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K800 JAA

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,506 mi
Last recorded142,506 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 JAA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 142,506 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 142,506 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 137,619 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 133,380 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 127,911 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 127,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,254 miles

both rear tyres on limits

steering / suspension has play

Pass 2 Apr 2015 109,935 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,344 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 99,344 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,730 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 90,574 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 77,692 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 77,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,929 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,650 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,545 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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K800 JAA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 K800 JAA, 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 K800 JAA registered?

K800 JAA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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