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MV05 ZKD

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,418 mi
Last recorded104,418 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 ZKD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 104,418 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 104,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 101,506 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 92,489 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 86,888 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 150,399 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 141,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 134,494 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 115,724 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 115,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 131,090 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 66,149 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 63,645 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 64,419 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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MV05 ZKD is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV05 ZKD, 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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MV05 ZKD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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