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SM05 HCZ

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,211 mi
Last recorded159,211 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 HCZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 159,211 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 159,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 155,344 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 155,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 144,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 144,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 127,136 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 127,136 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 119,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 115,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,186 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 110,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2014 102,647 miles

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 93,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,737 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,557 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 74,557 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,482 miles

chip in window

o/s/r n/s/r tyres wearing on edges and low

pads geting low front

shield fitted under car

Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,444 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,298 miles

O/S Mirror lens cracked.

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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SM05 HCZ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM05 HCZ, 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 SM05 HCZ registered?

SM05 HCZ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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