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RK05 UPY

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,880 mi
Last recorded121,880 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 UPY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 121,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear brake pipes covered in grease making it hard to see the corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2017 121,876 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

rear brake pipes covered in grease making it hard to see the corrosion

Pass 3 May 2016 115,589 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,842 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

air conditioning belt missing

both front headlamps partially insecure

front wipers poor

kerb damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

offside front brake backing plate missing

Fail 16 Apr 2015 111,842 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

air conditioning belt missing

both front headlamps partially insecure

front wipers poor

kerb damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

offside front brake backing plate missing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 106,899 miles

engine light on

tyre light on

Fail 4 Mar 2014 106,899 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

tyre light on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 98,691 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 98,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,819 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 93,817 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 86,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,883 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,099 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 UPY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

RK05 UPY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is RK05 UPY safe to buy?

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