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KH55 OZD

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,486 mi
Last recorded197,486 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 OZD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 197,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 192,356 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 192,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 185,538 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 185,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 171,108 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 155,605 miles

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

exhaust mount separating but still securing exhaust

Pass 6 Jan 2016 150,957 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 144,403 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 144,403 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 137,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 131,567 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 120,831 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 100,941 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 83,937 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,152 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,844 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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KH55 OZD is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KH55 OZD, 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 KH55 OZD registered?

KH55 OZD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KH55 OZD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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