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KG05 YHS

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

296,648 mi
Last recorded296,648 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 YHS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 296,648 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 296,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 280,453 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 280,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 256,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 232,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex i joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported

Fail 8 Sep 2017 232,321 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex i joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported

Pass 25 Aug 2016 204,370 miles

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Aug 2016 203,845 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2015 174,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall (no cords exposed)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 148,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 112,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 85,329 miles

Advise offside front brake hose requires repositioning

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2012 85,362 miles

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

Advise offside front brake hose requires repositioning

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,561 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,253 miles

Front number plate damaged but still readable from 20 metres away yet.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,339 miles

Front registration plate has slight damage, still clearly read.

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 24 Sep 2008 32,458 miles

oil leak underneath on under tray

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight smear from front wipers

small stonechip on windscreen zone "A"

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 YHS is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

KG05 YHS is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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