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KV05 AYJ

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,806 mi
Last recorded163,806 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 AYJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 163,806 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 157,606 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2021 152,129 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 141,062 miles

handbrake adjustment

undertray fitted

Pass 26 May 2018 140,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 137,204 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 129,565 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 122,740 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 117,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 117,620 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 108,279 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 20 Dec 2011 163,573 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OSR tyre on 2.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 101,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OSR tyre on 2.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 96,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2010 88,888 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 86,937 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 18 Apr 2009 79,906 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 79,903 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 72,350 miles

all discs slight corroded pads getting low front tyres worn on edge underb0ody coverd by plastic trim

Fail 1 May 2008 72,350 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)

all discs slight corroded pads getting low front tyres worn on edge underb0ody coverd by plastic trim

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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KV05 AYJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV05 AYJ, 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 KV05 AYJ registered?

KV05 AYJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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