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KT54 SDX

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

199,487 mi
Last recorded199,487 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 SDX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 199,487 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 199,487 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 187,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 178,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 173,033 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2020 167,110 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front wing damaged

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Over sills fitted

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Eye level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 150,785 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside under tray damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Over sills fitted

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning EYE LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 150,785 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside under tray damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Over sills fitted

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning EYE LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 131,519 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 115,064 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 103,486 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,061 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,089 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 61,307 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2010 37,166 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,323 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,537 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,184 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in just not deep enough to reach cords but close advise repalacment asap

n/s/r tyre has slight perishing in tread pattern

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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KT54 SDX 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 89.5%.

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 KT54 SDX, 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 KT54 SDX registered?

KT54 SDX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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