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EY55 ELO

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,123 mi
Last recorded130,123 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 ELO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 130,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 127,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 122,568 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 117,815 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 112,921 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 110,542 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 106,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 106,320 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Low handbrake effort to n/s.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 102,393 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 92,712 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,925 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 79,925 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 79,914 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE 3mm AND SMALL CUT TO WALL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 68,106 miles

2 wipers

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,818 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,655 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,734 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 41,044 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,260 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,832 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,075 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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EY55 ELO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY55 ELO, 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 EY55 ELO registered?

EY55 ELO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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