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RF05 KVC

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

267,071 mi
Last recorded267,071 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 267,071 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 267,071 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 257,510 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 153,539 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 153,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer pin worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 146,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi piece (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 134,071 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 123,908 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 123,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 110,913 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,482 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,252 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 92,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 86,853 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,444 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,029 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,246 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,621 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,068 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 KVC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KVC, 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 KVC registered?

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

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The MOT history for RF05 KVC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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