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KG05 BXU

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,389 mi
Last recorded163,389 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 BXU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 163,389 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 155,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 155,073 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manufacturers limit 0.50 (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 143,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

o/s/r n/s/r flex hose slight cracks

Fail 17 Jul 2018 143,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

o/s/r n/s/r flex hose slight cracks

Pass 13 Jun 2017 129,318 miles

d.s.m. unable to detect any smoke reading

Pass 12 Jul 2016 117,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 115,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 115,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 105,576 miles

front number plate cracked

n.s rear tyre 1.6mm on limit

o.s rear tyre 2mm

both front anti roll bar D bushes becoming worn

Pass 12 Feb 2014 91,030 miles

both front anti roll bar end links have slight play/wear

both headlamp beam patterns slighhtly poor,possibly due to head lamp lenses in poor condition

front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Feb 2014 90,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front anti roll bar end links have slight play/wear

both headlamp beam patterns slighhtly poor,possibly due to head lamp lenses in poor condition

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,671 miles

front number plate damaged

small damp patch of oil on EGR cooler

very slight side to side movement on front antiroll bar

Pass 8 Feb 2012 65,119 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,972 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 59,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 53,774 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2010 53,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,972 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

no spare wheel in vehicle

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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KG05 BXU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KG05 BXU, 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 KG05 BXU registered?

KG05 BXU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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