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M6 KYX

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,289 mi
Last recorded164,289 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 KYX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 164,289 miles

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

front suspension slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2016 153,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 138,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 132,591 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 125,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 125,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 117,347 miles

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

cracking n/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 5 Apr 2011 107,976 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 107,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 97,717 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

noise from nearside rear suspension

play in nearside rear suspension lower arm outer rear bush

rear brake pads low

rear tyres worn off on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,293 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven

very slight play in nearside and offside rear suspension bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2008 76,635 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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M6 KYX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M6 KYX, 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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M6 KYX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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