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RK05 SBV

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,516 mi
Last recorded131,516 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 SBV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 131,516 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 131,516 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 128,217 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 203,879 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2019 124,371 miles

all brake hoses cracking

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2018 120,745 miles

ball joint covers poor

nsr tyre on limit

Pass 16 May 2017 115,566 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 111,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,249 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2015 107,214 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 103,557 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 103,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 98,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 92,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 May 2011 85,461 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 79,735 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 74,404 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,044 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,959 miles

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

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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RK05 SBV 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 RK05 SBV, 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 RK05 SBV registered?

RK05 SBV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is RK05 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 SBV 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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