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RA55 HGF

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,275 mi
Last recorded115,275 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 HGF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 115,275 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 105,003 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 105,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 96,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 89,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.64 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 73,845 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 73,842 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear sub-frame bush deteriorated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear sub-frame bush deteriorated.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 70,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,541 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 66,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,595 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 63,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,336 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,741 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,471 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 52,433 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,512 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO TREAD-WEAR INDICATOR BLOCKS.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,584 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 32,584 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 28,347 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 22,151 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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RA55 HGF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RA55 HGF, 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 RA55 HGF registered?

RA55 HGF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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