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AE05 XTW

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

175,163 mi
Last recorded175,163 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XTW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 175,163 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 172,429 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 169,666 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 163,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 163,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 160,191 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 156,590 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor will shortly require attention

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 156,586 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor will shortly require attention

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 150,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 146,655 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 142,353 miles

front flexi exhaust loose

rear arm lower bushes split slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2013 136,622 miles

front discs corroded

front pads low

rear wishbone bushes split

Pass 23 Jan 2012 131,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 8 Feb 2011 126,904 miles

grab on both front brakes.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 123,072 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 118,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 102,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AE05 XTW is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AE05 XTW, 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 AE05 XTW registered?

AE05 XTW is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AE05 XTW safe to buy?

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