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KF05 RKK

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,612 mi
Last recorded202,612 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 RKK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 202,612 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 202,587 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 193,238 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2023 185,243 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 181,079 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2020 171,417 miles

Rear rear brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 157,665 miles

Rear rear brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2018 148,684 miles

Rear rear brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2017 138,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 211,444 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 211,444 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 200,663 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 186,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 169,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2013 169,316 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 96,097 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 88,825 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,720 miles

diesel emissions to clean to register in smoke meter

nsf tyre edge worn raised shoulder

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Apr 2009 59,100 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 20 Mar 2008 40,437 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 22,156 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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KF05 RKK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KF05 RKK, 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 KF05 RKK registered?

KF05 RKK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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