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SP05 GHX

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,771 mi
Last recorded143,771 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 GHX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 143,771 miles

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

front suspension arms slightly wearing in bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2016 129,469 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing close to tread wear bars

Rear tyres wearing close to tread wear bars

baby seat fitted at rear

both front to rear rear section brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2015 116,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat x2

front brake pads wearing low

n/s headlight has slight condensation

o/s steering arm has slight wear

Fail 27 Mar 2015 116,203 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat x2

front brake pads wearing low

n/s headlight has slight condensation

o/s steering arm has slight wear

Pass 24 Jan 2014 99,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 91,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2013 91,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,746 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 68,369 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 68,229 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,819 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 59,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,092 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 48,092 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,644 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 34,633 miles

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

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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SP05 GHX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP05 GHX, 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 SP05 GHX registered?

SP05 GHX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is SP05 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 GHX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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