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SD05 HYZ

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

183,084 mi
Last recorded183,084 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 HYZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 183,084 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 183,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 181,798 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 163,540 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 153,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 147,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 141,680 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 135,793 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 129,592 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 122,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 122,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 108,047 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,032 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,738 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Mar 2012 84,388 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 77,490 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 69,504 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,881 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 43,359 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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SD05 HYZ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SD05 HYZ, 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 SD05 HYZ registered?

SD05 HYZ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SD05 HYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 HYZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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