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KG05 YJP

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

238,892 mi
Last recorded238,892 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 238,892 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 238,885 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn for most bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn for most bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 235,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 225,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 214,868 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 214,868 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 207,277 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 207,277 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 200,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall has slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 184,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 160,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear diff ()

under cover's fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 136,162 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

weld repair to front wheel rims

weld repair to rear wheel rims

Pass 18 Mar 2015 118,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emission

Pass 4 Mar 2014 98,099 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 98,091 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,357 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,396 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,600 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

undertrays fitted, suspect slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2011 43,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

undertrays fitted, suspect slight engine oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2011 43,585 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,874 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,443 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 19,964 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,964 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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KG05 YJP is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YJP, 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 KG05 YJP registered?

KG05 YJP is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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