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RA55 XKD

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,265 mi
Last recorded155,265 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 XKD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 155,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is over 16 years old date week 15/09 year and asymmetrical tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2025 155,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge & cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2024 151,291 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear diff has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2024 151,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front sidelight flickering

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

rear diff has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2023 147,313 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 147,294 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 142,807 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential very corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 137,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 133,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside number plate light taped up but does illuminated plate

Fail 7 Jun 2017 133,480 miles

Electrical wiring insecure in boot (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside number plate light taped up but does illuminated plate

Pass 31 May 2016 125,265 miles

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

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

oil leak cover fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 118,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 109,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slighr play in n/s track rod end

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 20 May 2013 104,474 miles

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight play in n/s of steering rack

under bonnet and under body covers

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 31 May 2012 98,247 miles

screw in o/s/f tyre

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,326 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 74,359 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions levels too low to register on the vehicle analyser

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,994 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 50,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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RA55 XKD is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue 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 RA55 XKD, 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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RA55 XKD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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