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GK54 EKT

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,350 mi
Last recorded136,350 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 EKT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 136,350 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 127,058 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 123,921 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 121,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 121,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 112,221 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,606 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,856 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,877 miles

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

headlamp washers inoperative

splits andcuts to tyres

Fail 9 Apr 2011 73,231 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 73,231 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,745 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,689 miles

emissions test carried.engine to clean to register

Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,689 miles

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

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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GK54 EKT is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GK54 EKT, 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 GK54 EKT registered?

GK54 EKT is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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