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LL05 KNH

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

103,736 mi
Last recorded103,736 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 KNH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 103,736 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 99,955 miles

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

both headlamps fogged close to mot fail

Pass 12 Feb 2024 97,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 94,615 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 91,822 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 91,822 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 89,901 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 86,360 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 86,360 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,405 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,829 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 74,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,715 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2017 71,714 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,937 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays

Fail 19 Jul 2016 66,936 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,304 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 57,303 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,660 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2013 51,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 46,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,544 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 41,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,119 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,422 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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LL05 KNH is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LL05 KNH, 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 LL05 KNH registered?

LL05 KNH is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LL05 KNH safe to buy?

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