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EK05 YBF

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,121 mi
Last recorded173,121 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YBF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 173,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 169,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight blow on down pipe join to centre

Pass 30 Sep 2023 158,497 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 151,228 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s-n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 145,710 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 141,414 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 137,394 miles

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

tyre light on

Fail 7 Sep 2019 137,337 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

tyre light on

Pass 24 Aug 2018 131,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 125,130 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 125,130 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 125,127 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 111,749 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 101,449 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 101,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 92,793 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 92,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,422 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 78,339 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 64,454 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,454 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,114 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,903 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,341 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,408 miles

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

Offside front bumper slight damage.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,380 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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EK05 YBF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK05 YBF, 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 EK05 YBF registered?

EK05 YBF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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