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PX05 XXB

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,968 mi
Last recorded215,968 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 XXB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 215,968 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted preventing some checks

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 213,934 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2017 213,934 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag/seat belt lamp on (5.4.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 209,604 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BODY WORK DAMAGE

ENGINE SILL AND FLOOR COVERS

FUEL LIGHT ON..ON THE DASH

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 209,464 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BODY WORK DAMAGE

ENGINE SILL AND FLOOR COVERS

FUEL LIGHT ON..ON THE DASH

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 199,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs are slightly worn ...

all four coil springs are slightly corroded ...

bodywork damaged ...

Fail 27 Jun 2014 199,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake discs are slightly worn ...

all four coil springs are slightly corroded ...

bodywork damaged ...

Pass 1 Jul 2013 179,385 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 179,385 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 149,982 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 149,982 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 119,669 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 91,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 69,515 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,392 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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PX05 XXB is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX05 XXB, 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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What year was PX05 XXB registered?

PX05 XXB is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is PX05 XXB safe to buy?

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