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KT05 SYJ

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

214,848 mi
Last recorded214,848 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 SYJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 214,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2024 214,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements unable to operate position lamps independently of dipped beam (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working possible switch issue as no tell tale on instrument cluster (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) output shaft ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 203,699 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 193,399 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT FLEXI WORN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 181,891 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Feb 2020 159,218 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Feb 2020 159,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EDGE [225/50/17 ] MICHELLIN (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Feb 2019 145,201 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 20 Feb 2019 145,196 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Feb 2018 132,365 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 132,365 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 122,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,853 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 98,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 84,447 miles

Emissions to clean to trigger.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 84,447 miles

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

Emissions to clean to trigger.

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 72,308 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,308 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,962 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,019 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,809 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,727 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,008 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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KT05 SYJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KT05 SYJ, 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 KT05 SYJ registered?

KT05 SYJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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