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YB05 KSN

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,583 mi
Last recorded131,583 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KSN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 131,583 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 128,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 128,630 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 125,766 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 123,286 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 117,438 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,647 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 100,598 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Oct 2015 81,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 77,954 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut on n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2013 71,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut on n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 59,974 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,739 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,889 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 45,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,801 miles

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

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 KSN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black 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 YB05 KSN, 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 KSN registered?

YB05 KSN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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