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DY05 TTO

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,720 mi
Last recorded138,720 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 TTO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 138,720 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 138,720 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 135,858 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside main feed to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside main feed to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2019 123,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screen chipped

Fail 16 Mar 2019 122,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screen chipped

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,433 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted but damaged advise attention

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,700 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glass fogged up (Aged) (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 97,700 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Bonnet struts weak

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glass fogged up (Aged) (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Slight movement in inner joint of steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2016 85,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint Poor Condition Pasted (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp Pattern flickering Slightly NOT such that it would be Dazzling other road users

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,606 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre rim protector

Pass 27 May 2014 68,265 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,364 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 57,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,752 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 46,625 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,401 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2010 33,801 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2008 24,659 miles

Full inspection of vehicle not carried due to pannels underneath vehicle.

The vehicles front tyres are wearing slightly on the inside edge.

Fail 8 Nov 2008 24,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Full inspection of vehicle not carried due to pannels underneath vehicle.

The vehicles front tyres are wearing slightly on the inside edge.

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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DY05 TTO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY05 TTO, 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 DY05 TTO registered?

DY05 TTO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is DY05 TTO safe to buy?

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