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KS05 CNF

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,391 mi
Last recorded177,391 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 CNF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 177,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 177,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 166,257 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 155,008 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 137,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2017 137,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2016 132,938 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 124,997 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 116,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 106,689 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 106,642 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,390 miles

air bag light on

Fail 26 Apr 2012 96,390 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 88,150 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 80,072 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 72,773 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,781 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 62,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,594 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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KS05 CNF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KS05 CNF, 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 KS05 CNF registered?

KS05 CNF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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