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WU05 KGJ

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,695 mi
Last recorded141,695 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 KGJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 141,695 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 141,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 129,455 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 129,455 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 124,829 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 117,319 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 116,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,534 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,352 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 93,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF dipped beam projector light source wobbles slightly but aim is good.

Oil leak

Slight play felt through osf wheel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers starting to smear on screen.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,014 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 84,014 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,745 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,309 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,447 miles

slight crack in front no. plate

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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WU05 KGJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WU05 KGJ, 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 WU05 KGJ registered?

WU05 KGJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WU05 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 KGJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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