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KU05 CYO

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

237,952 mi
Last recorded237,952 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 CYO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 237,952 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 219,097 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 203,054 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 184,793 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 159,534 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 145,336 miles

Front anti roll bar inner bushes worn slightly. 3

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing close to limit. 2

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged close to limit. 2

Nearside parking brake performance low. 2

Rear brake hoses deteriorated close to limit. 2

Rear metal brake pipes corroded. 2

Fail 30 Jul 2018 145,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front anti roll bar inner bushes worn slightly. 3

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing close to limit. 2

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged close to limit. 2

Nearside parking brake performance low. 2

Rear brake hoses deteriorated close to limit. 2

Rear metal brake pipes corroded. 2

Pass 28 Jul 2017 137,998 miles

2) Both front headlamps deteriorated close to limit

2) Front flexi exhaust blowing close to limit

3) Both rear lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated

3) Nearside front coil spring corroded

Nearside front outer angel eye dim

Fail 28 Jul 2017 137,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

2) Both front headlamps deteriorated close to limit

2) Front flexi exhaust blowing close to limit

3) Both rear lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated

3) Nearside front coil spring corroded

Nearside front outer angel eye dim

Pass 22 Jul 2016 129,709 miles

3) Front headlamps deteriorated

1) Front flexi pipe exhaust blowing close to limit

4) Rear suspension arm inner front bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear and offside front alloy wheels damaged on inner bead rim

Pass 7 Aug 2015 120,690 miles

(2) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 120,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

(2) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 110,839 miles

Emissions not detected on analyser.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 110,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions not detected on analyser.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,533 miles

Emissions not detected on analyser.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,501 miles

N/S/Rear tyre worn to legal limit.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,080 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 67,945 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 58,878 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,751 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,596 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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KU05 CYO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KU05 CYO, 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

How do I check the history of KU05 CYO?

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What year was KU05 CYO registered?

KU05 CYO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KU05 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 CYO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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