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KF05 RLO

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,575 mi
Last recorded156,575 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 156,575 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 150,793 miles

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

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 30 Sep 2016 145,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2015 138,134 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

hand brake readings low---

Fail 8 Sep 2015 138,129 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

hand brake readings low---

Pass 1 Aug 2014 129,137 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 129,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 119,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,116 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 100,143 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2010 79,901 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)

full inspection of sills and underside not possible covered in plastic covers.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,496 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)

Outer sills not checked,covered in plastic mouldings.

Under vehicle not fully checked,covered in plastic mouldings.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,640 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 RLO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

KF05 RLO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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