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EK55 KZP

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

150,869 mi
Last recorded150,869 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 KZP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 150,869 miles

Front windscreen damaged

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 145,693 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all 4 tyres edges worn

Fail 27 Nov 2024 145,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

all 4 tyres edges worn

Pass 16 Mar 2023 139,962 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 135,189 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 117,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides replacement advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 109,059 miles

front both sides anti roll bar links ball joints dust covers started deteriorating & brake pipes greased at rear

Pass 27 Nov 2017 105,937 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 105,937 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,452 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 78,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 70,145 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 62,063 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 50,211 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,116 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,586 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,396 miles

Full Vehicle Undertrays Fitted When Tested.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,862 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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EK55 KZP is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EK55 KZP, 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 EK55 KZP registered?

EK55 KZP is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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