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KE05 TXK

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

244,715 mi
Last recorded244,715 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 TXK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 244,715 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 239,050 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 234,152 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 229,899 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 229,744 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 227,437 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 212,454 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 341,220 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 198,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 187,508 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 181,475 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 May 2015 173,987 miles

Low emission reading.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 May 2015 173,986 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Low emission reading.

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2014 156,671 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 138,174 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 May 2013 138,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 120,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 97,617 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

engone oil level low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front tyre worn, in places worse than others on inner edge. also in out of shape- advise to replace

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2010 72,417 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 49,833 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KE05 TXK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KE05 TXK, 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 KE05 TXK registered?

KE05 TXK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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