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RF05 KVB

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

200,563 mi
Last recorded200,563 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 KVB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 200,563 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2025 200,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2024 198,090 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2024 198,047 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both sides on inside (5.2.3 (f))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 194,178 miles

Rear Signs of rear wheels rubbing inner wheel arch lining both sides

Fail 12 Jun 2023 194,178 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides on inside of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 187,859 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 187,783 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified tampered with (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre getting low - 3mm

Pass 21 Dec 2020 174,960 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 169,936 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 162,572 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 162,572 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 152,049 miles

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

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

emissions to low to register

Pass 7 Mar 2016 140,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

emissions to low to register on smoke test

Pass 4 Mar 2015 131,881 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 123,414 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 123,414 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 114,584 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 97,868 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 97,868 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 78,815 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 78,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 13 Feb 2010 62,309 miles

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

engine oil level on min

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,966 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

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 KVB is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KVB, 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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RF05 KVB is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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