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R4 XEN

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

125,445 mi
Last recorded125,445 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 XEN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 125,445 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 120,125 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 112,142 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,679 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 94,579 miles

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

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,574 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 90,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,688 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,446 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,259 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,269 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 58,030 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,244 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,620 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 37,027 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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R4 XEN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R4 XEN, 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 R4 XEN registered?

R4 XEN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is R4 XEN safe to buy?

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