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KK05 XTX

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,378 mi
Last recorded152,378 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 XTX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 152,378 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 143,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 136,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 136,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 125,056 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2018 118,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 118,996 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 118,681 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible nearside and offside hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,855 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 109,157 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,926 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 11 Sep 2014 92,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,545 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 84,545 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 63,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 63,530 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 57,449 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,026 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,167 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 33,855 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,455 miles

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

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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KK05 XTX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KK05 XTX, 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 KK05 XTX registered?

KK05 XTX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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