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MX05 ELT

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,021 mi
Last recorded196,021 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 ELT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 196,021 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 182,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Pass 21 Dec 2020 174,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 174,771 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 158,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 158,705 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 140,586 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2017 123,323 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 104,532 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 97,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 90,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre has cuts (deterioration)on tread not to cords

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,969 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,433 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,283 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,918 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,950 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,950 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 41,676 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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MX05 ELT is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 105,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX05 ELT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX05 ELT is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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