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PX55 HFL

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

158,096 mi
Last recorded158,096 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 HFL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 158,096 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 158,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 155,351 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 151,920 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 146,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 5 May 2020 142,480 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 133,539 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 127,687 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush delaminated. not excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush delaminated. not excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 127,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush split and has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush split and has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush delaminated. not excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush delaminated. not excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 116,279 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 104,841 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,548 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,139 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,737 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,498 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 40,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,370 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,310 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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PX55 HFL is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PX55 HFL, 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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PX55 HFL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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