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GL05 XKF

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,889 mi
Last recorded164,889 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 XKF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 164,889 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 157,343 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 149,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 149,439 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 141,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush half moon bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 130,025 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)

o\s\f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Aug 2013 118,854 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 118,854 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 107,859 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 107,848 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 95,770 miles

a few small stone chips in windscreen none larger than 10mm

slight damage to o/s/r outer sidewall/rim protector on tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 85,885 miles

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

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

excessive wear offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,330 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 61,594 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 60,033 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

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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GL05 XKF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL05 XKF, 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 GL05 XKF registered?

GL05 XKF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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