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WK55 EKV

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,111 mi
Last recorded180,111 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 EKV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2024 180,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 174,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 170,934 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer edge bald

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre outer edge bald

Offside Rear tyre inner edge bald and on limit

Pass 9 Mar 2021 161,357 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective main beam lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 161,357 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective main beam lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 156,560 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 156,556 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low-nearside ON legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 151,375 miles

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

rear air bags showing slight perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2018 148,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen slightly chipped

Pass 20 Dec 2016 142,894 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 128,947 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 114,028 miles

Offside Front 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 18 Mar 2013 89,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear on offside and nearside rear tyres inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2013 89,028 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear on offside and nearside rear tyres inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,146 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,868 miles

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 19 Mar 2010 46,727 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,862 miles

front brake pads worn very low reccomend replacement

screw in nearside front tyre and nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2009 41,668 miles

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

front brake pads worn very low reccomend replacement

screw in nearside front tyre and nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,828 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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WK55 EKV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK55 EKV, 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 WK55 EKV registered?

WK55 EKV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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