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KR55 VKW

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

214,880 mi
Last recorded214,880 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 VKW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 214,880 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 214,874 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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear above sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 206,403 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2019 206,403 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 199,876 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 191,400 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 172,703 miles

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

o/s/r rim welded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 160,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 135,395 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 135,389 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 124,895 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 110,449 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 103,478 miles

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 89,740 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 89,539 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KR55 VKW 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 73.3%.

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 KR55 VKW, 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 KR55 VKW registered?

KR55 VKW is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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