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YD05 KJT

2005 BMW 535

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,602 mi
Last recorded126,602 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 KJT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 126,602 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight Damage To Seatbelt Stalk Cover Not Effecting Operation

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms Outer Attachment 'Rose Bush' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Travel

Fail 3 Nov 2020 126,602 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight Damage To Seatbelt Stalk Cover Not Effecting Operation

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms Outer Attachment 'Rose Bush' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Travel

Pass 20 Nov 2019 117,096 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 117,085 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 99,285 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 83,256 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,306 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,857 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,566 miles

offside rear tyre scrubbed on inside edge and worn low

Fail 18 Jun 2015 52,563 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inside edge and worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jun 2014 44,574 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 44,521 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 39,184 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,018 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,249 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 7 Apr 2010 28,950 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,132 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,756 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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YD05 KJT is a 2005 BMW 535 in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YD05 KJT, 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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YD05 KJT is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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