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RF05 KHB

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,297 mi
Last recorded201,297 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 KHB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 201,297 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 212,088 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 194,790 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 194,738 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 186,681 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 166,902 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 166,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm of the two (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 165,294 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 163,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Welded repair to nearside front road wheel

Pass 12 Apr 2013 144,293 miles

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

nsf wheel has been weld repaired

Pass 19 Apr 2012 139,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 131,377 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 115,280 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 94,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 68,123 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 68,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 KHB is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF05 KHB, 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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What year was RF05 KHB registered?

RF05 KHB is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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