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KC55 VTV

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

195,606 mi
Last recorded195,606 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 VTV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 195,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 191,141 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 177,305 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 165,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 165,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heatshield rattling but still secured

Pass 28 Dec 2018 160,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 152,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber very weak

Pass 13 Feb 2017 130,376 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 123,297 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014
Fail 6 Aug 2014 112,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s front worn inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 99,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,023 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,431 miles

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,171 miles

light output on nearside & offside rear lamps & stops lamps at 50% mot minimum

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,323 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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KC55 VTV 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 88.2%.

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 KC55 VTV, 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 KC55 VTV registered?

KC55 VTV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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