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PX55 HRK

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,988 mi
Last recorded164,988 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 HRK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 164,988 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 152,876 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 144,510 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine and under body covers fitted at the time of test

rear chassis legs have corrosion but not yet excessive

rear radius arm bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

Pass 25 May 2018 134,558 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R Tyre Scrubbing Inner Edge

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 124,040 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

under trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

Fail 18 May 2017 125,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

under trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

Pass 1 Jun 2016 115,325 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,522 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hanger starting to split - front

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 104,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hanger starting to split - front

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,025 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,228 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2012 76,780 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2012 76,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2011 69,629 miles

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the inner side wall

n/s/r tyre has a cut on the inner side wall

Pass 10 May 2010 60,185 miles

emissions to clean to be detected by DGA

Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,535 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 49,535 miles

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

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

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 HRK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PX55 HRK, 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 PX55 HRK registered?

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

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