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PK05 AVE

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,910 mi
Last recorded77,910 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 AVE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 77,910 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,807 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 61,799 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,916 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 38,991 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,443 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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PK05 AVE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PK05 AVE, 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

How do I check the history of PK05 AVE?

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What year was PK05 AVE registered?

PK05 AVE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is PK05 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 AVE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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