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X500 PAX

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,920 mi
Last recorded73,920 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 PAX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 73,920 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 73,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 69,478 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,252 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 66,252 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 63,922 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 63,889 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 58,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 54,878 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 54,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,071 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 51,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,256 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,861 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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X500 PAX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X500 PAX, 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 X500 PAX registered?

X500 PAX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is X500 PAX safe to buy?

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