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05-KE-6175

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,983 mi
Last recorded155,983 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration05-KE-6175
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 155,983 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 155,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre deteriorated

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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05-KE-6175 is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 05-KE-6175, 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 05-KE-6175 registered?

05-KE-6175 is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is 05-KE-6175 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 05-KE-6175 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 05-KE-6175 have outstanding finance?

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