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KY05 VRE

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

182,658 mi
Last recorded182,658 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 VRE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 182,658 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 173,026 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2022 171,532 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 171,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 164,625 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 160,387 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 160,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 244,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 137,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe rubbing on subframe

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 137,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe rubbing on subframe

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 131,350 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn inner edges

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2015 121,612 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 108,987 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 108,900 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 100,382 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,483 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 81,395 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,737 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,043 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,051 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 39,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dust cover split on o/s/f shocker.

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

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

Slight cut in n/s/r tyre cords not exsposed.

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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KY05 VRE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KY05 VRE, 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 KY05 VRE registered?

KY05 VRE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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