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AK05 KFN

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

197,239 mi
Last recorded197,239 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KFN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 197,239 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 25 Sep 2018 185,728 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 172,319 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 160,434 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside front upper (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Near side rear inner upper (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Near side rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 148,548 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and void of tread

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 134,893 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx in centre

Fail 24 Sep 2014 134,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx in centre

Pass 18 Sep 2013 120,933 miles

both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx

Pass 25 Sep 2012 113,665 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 113,665 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 102,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 102,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 87,224 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 76,328 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,198 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,931 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 58,737 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AK05 KFN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK05 KFN, 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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AK05 KFN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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