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DU05 VKC

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,116 mi
Last recorded205,116 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VKC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 205,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft boot weaping

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 205,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft boot weaping

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 188,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in clip above axle frame (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tryes worn edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 167,066 miles

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

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

all disc's have lip on

Fail 9 Mar 2015 167,066 miles

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

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

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

all disc's have lip on

Pass 13 Mar 2014 145,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 145,304 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 122,662 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 101,735 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 101,735 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,780 miles

front anti roll bar d-bushes worn

o/s/r brake noisy

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,277 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,782 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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DU05 VKC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue 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 DU05 VKC, 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 DU05 VKC registered?

DU05 VKC is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is DU05 VKC safe to buy?

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