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BK05 GVD

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,033 mi
Last recorded132,033 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GVD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 132,033 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 24 Apr 2026 132,031 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack modified such that the steering is adversely affected and offside front stering arms fouling anti roll bar on lock (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components and offside front lowered (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 24 Apr 2025 117,637 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 112,622 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2024 112,622 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 112,572 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both hub to suspension arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both hub to suspension arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke at acceleration. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2023 107,239 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some testable components.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in bottom nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets of rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 107,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some testable components.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in bottom nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets of rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 98,913 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 95,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 90,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 84,654 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,039 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,795 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 58,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 48,820 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,961 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,981 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,318 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,745 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,134 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,084 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,338 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,227 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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BK05 GVD is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BK05 GVD, 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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What year was BK05 GVD registered?

BK05 GVD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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