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RF05 FKV

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,072 mi
Last recorded171,072 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FKV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 171,072 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 166,502 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 161,399 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 157,309 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 151,977 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 151,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 146,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 146,191 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Outer ring not illuminating. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 135,153 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 119,678 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 116,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2012 104,788 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 104,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 87,679 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 86,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,764 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 48,850 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,723 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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RF05 FKV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF05 FKV, 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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What year was RF05 FKV registered?

RF05 FKV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is RF05 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 FKV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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