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YB05 KNN

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

188,809 mi
Last recorded188,809 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KNN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 188,809 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 181,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 176,971 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 176,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 176,412 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 176,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 174,431 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle covers

Pass 28 Sep 2018 169,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2017 148,741 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 141,703 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 133,758 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 126,458 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,092 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 111,092 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 102,003 miles

front wipers smearing

o/s headlamp top mounting broken

Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,589 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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 89,289 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside front inner road position light not working

Slight play in nearside track control arm ball joint

Fail 5 Dec 2011 89,289 miles

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

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside front inner road position light not working

Slight play in nearside track control arm ball joint

Pass 17 Nov 2010 80,432 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 80,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all tyre wearing on inner edge"s

Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,937 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,461 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 55,367 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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YB05 KNN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB05 KNN, 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 YB05 KNN registered?

YB05 KNN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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