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PK05 DKY

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,860 mi
Last recorded136,860 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 DKY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 136,860 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 133,258 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 127,091 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 123,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 118,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 107,054 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside reg lamp inop

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 94,236 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slight buckle.

Nearside Side repeater bulb pale.

Offside Front Slight play from tie rod.

Slight corrosion front brake discs.

Fail 16 Nov 2018 94,236 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel has a slight buckle.

Nearside Side repeater bulb pale.

Offside Front Slight play from tie rod.

Slight corrosion front brake discs.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,114 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 89,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,060 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 86,060 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,342 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,910 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 63,868 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,088 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,220 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,423 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,423 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,186 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,172 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 DKY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PK05 DKY, 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

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PK05 DKY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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