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KV55 XGX

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,652 mi
Last recorded167,652 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 XGX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 167,652 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 160,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2019 160,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 153,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 146,205 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 146,038 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 141,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 134,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 134,027 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 126,957 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 118,058 miles

Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 107,892 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 92,499 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,558 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 79,527 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,825 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 69,783 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,054 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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KV55 XGX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KV55 XGX, 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 KV55 XGX registered?

KV55 XGX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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