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DK05 OTT

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,675 mi
Last recorded122,675 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 OTT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 122,675 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 122,412 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 115,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 110,018 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in tie rods front

Pass 19 Feb 2010 110,132 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 91,086 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,195 miles

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

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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DK05 OTT is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DK05 OTT, 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 DK05 OTT registered?

DK05 OTT is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is DK05 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK05 OTT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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