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BD05 HFE

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

73,948 mi
Last recorded73,948 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 HFE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 73,948 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 73,559 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 72,727 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 70,468 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 68,331 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 60,840 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 56,708 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip requires repair (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,384 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 27,759 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 27,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 20,838 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,036 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,994 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 17,080 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,200 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,303 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,294 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 7,567 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 6,193 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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BD05 HFE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BD05 HFE, 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 BD05 HFE registered?

BD05 HFE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is BD05 HFE safe to buy?

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