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GU05 XGK

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,819 mi
Last recorded125,819 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 XGK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 125,819 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

No emissions detected, too clean to register on machine

Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

No emissions detected, too clean to register on machine

Pass 7 Oct 2015 115,551 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 115,551 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 107,555 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,456 miles

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

exhaust mount broken from gearbox

Pass 31 May 2012 91,466 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)

Pass 5 May 2011 79,308 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 65,556 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 53,620 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,676 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 37,191 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 30,454 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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GU05 XGK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU05 XGK, 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 GU05 XGK registered?

GU05 XGK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GU05 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 XGK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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