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PF05 KOD

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

219,101 mi
Last recorded219,101 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 KOD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 219,101 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 209,598 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 136,212 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2018 133,044 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2018 133,044 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2016 131,240 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 129,457 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 152,658 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 124,059 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 119,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 113,117 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

slight damage to curbing rib on nearside rear tyre 275/30r19

slight damage to curbing rib on offside rear tyre 275/30r19

Pass 1 May 2012 109,802 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2012 109,802 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 96,570 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 96,375 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2010 77,637 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 57,420 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 41,910 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 41,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PF05 KOD is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PF05 KOD, 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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PF05 KOD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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