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KT55 YMO

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,754 mi
Last recorded168,754 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YMO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 168,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 154,642 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 138,501 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 125,288 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 120,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 104,640 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 104,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 95,907 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 83,894 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 83,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,113 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,167 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,806 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,390 miles

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

cut in o/s/r tyre

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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KT55 YMO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KT55 YMO, 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 KT55 YMO registered?

KT55 YMO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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