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PY05 HAX

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,279 mi
Last recorded160,279 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 HAX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 160,279 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 152,990 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 152,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 151,098 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 148,857 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 136,405 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 133,125 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 133,125 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 125,080 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 118,564 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 110,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 100,758 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 100,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 97,981 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition advise replacement

Offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Rear tyres 2-3 mm

Fail 1 Sep 2016 97,928 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Offside front (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust flexi in poor condition advise replacement

Offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Rear tyres 2-3 mm

Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,170 miles

crack in screen not in drivers view of road

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Mar 2015 87,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

crack in screen not in drivers view of road

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,915 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,865 miles

front pads getting low?

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,717 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2011 51,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,253 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight damage nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,007 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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PY05 HAX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PY05 HAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY05 HAX registered?

PY05 HAX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is PY05 HAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY05 HAX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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