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SK05 NGN

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,636 mi
Last recorded132,636 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 NGN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 132,636 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 117,210 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 116,317 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 116,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 103,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock Absorber has slight leak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 103,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 Shock Absorber has slight leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 92,933 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 75,713 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 75,713 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2010 62,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,291 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,647 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 33,647 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SK05 NGN 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 71.4%.

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 SK05 NGN, 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 SK05 NGN registered?

SK05 NGN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is SK05 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 NGN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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