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VKZ 4460

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,618 mi
Last recorded189,618 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 4460
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 189,618 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 189,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 182,476 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 182,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 163,558 miles

ADVISE ON OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

DIESEL SMOKE READING TO LOW FOR D/S/M TO READ

FRONT TYRES SIZE 245 / 35 / 19 Y -- REARS 275 / 30 / 19 Y

SMALL STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

TYRES SIDE WALLS KERB DAMAGED / KERBING STRIP CUT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2013 163,558 miles

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

ADVISE ON OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

DIESEL SMOKE READING TO LOW FOR D/S/M TO READ

FRONT TYRES SIZE 245 / 35 / 19 Y -- REARS 275 / 30 / 19 Y

SMALL STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

TYRES SIDE WALLS KERB DAMAGED / KERBING STRIP CUT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 151,895 miles

EMISSIONS READING TO LOW FOR DIESEL SMOKE METER TO READ

SIGNS OF DEISEL FUEL LEAK / BEEN RECTIFIED / UNDERSIDE COVERED IN DIESEL / UNDER TRAY ETC / NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ALL COMPONANTS DIESEL FUEL CONTAMINATED / ADVISE ON STEAM CLEAN

Pass 29 Jul 2011 133,319 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 133,319 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

airbag light illuminated

Pass 7 Aug 2010 122,732 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 31 Jul 2010 122,323 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2009 108,752 miles

damage in sweep area of windscreen

hand brake lever has side to side movement

Pass 5 Sep 2008 98,704 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 98,704 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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VKZ 4460 is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VKZ 4460, 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 VKZ 4460 registered?

VKZ 4460 is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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