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Y24 KRL

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,199 mi
Last recorded167,199 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY24 KRL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 167,199 miles

Exhaust noisy

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 153,322 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 147,769 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 147,767 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 140,802 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 134,729 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 129,789 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 129,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 124,534 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 118,853 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 110,391 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 104,835 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 104,704 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 97,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 91,785 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,492 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 82,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 61,889 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 61,645 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has nails in treads.

Pass 8 May 2008 44,187 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 8 May 2008 44,187 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

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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Y24 KRL is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y24 KRL, 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 Y24 KRL registered?

Y24 KRL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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