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K1 KYW

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

239,102 mi
Last recorded239,102 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 KYW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 239,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Apr 2015 222,400 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 189,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 170,112 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 152,481 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 108,531 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 108,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 86,501 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,218 miles

full undertray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,017 miles

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

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

full undertray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,200 miles

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

full undertray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,250 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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K1 KYW is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 106,549 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 K1 KYW, 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 22 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K1 KYW registered?

K1 KYW is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is K1 KYW safe to buy?

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