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KG55 LUL

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,879 mi
Last recorded199,879 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 LUL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 199,879 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 194,805 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left to right over axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 183,927 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 183,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 166,752 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Nov 2015 166,724 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Dec 2014 158,845 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 143,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 137,294 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 119,584 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 119,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,765 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 82,586 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 82,586 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,036 miles

damage to o/s/f road wheel inner rim

damage to o/s/r tyre outer wall

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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KG55 LUL is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KG55 LUL, 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 KG55 LUL registered?

KG55 LUL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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