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RK05 ULA

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

188,399 mi
Last recorded188,399 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 188,399 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 175,834 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 165,419 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 165,419 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached attacment from lower arm to hub (chalked) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 158,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 152,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 144,711 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 144,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 132,539 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 114,828 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 114,828 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 109,555 miles

Slight play in the front offside track rod end

Pass 15 May 2014 157,208 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 93,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 93,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 89,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 73,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,842 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,332 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 49,329 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wornbadly on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2008 31,609 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,510 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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RK05 ULA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RK05 ULA, 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 RK05 ULA registered?

RK05 ULA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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