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LS05 KVV

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,200 mi
Last recorded153,200 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 KVV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 153,200 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 144,595 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 138,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 138,890 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 134,875 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 134,868 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2019 128,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 128,742 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 122,269 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 117,883 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 113,051 miles

emission too clean

Pass 12 Jun 2015 106,416 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,753 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 92,510 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 85,158 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 76,856 miles

o/s/f wheel rim welded on inner edge in two places

Fail 29 Oct 2010 76,856 miles

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

o/s/f wheel rim welded on inner edge in two places

Pass 16 Oct 2009 63,738 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 63,738 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2009 59,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,584 miles

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

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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LS05 KVV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LS05 KVV, 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 LS05 KVV registered?

LS05 KVV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 May 2005.

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