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EY55 ZYM

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,371 mi
Last recorded148,371 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 148,371 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 145,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 144,343 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 144,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing boyh tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 143,071 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on both edges and perished on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 143,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on both edges and perished on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 141,778 miles

Front Exhaust flexi poor

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 141,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi poor

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 140,606 miles

Exhaust flexi section starting to seperate

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 140,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust flexi section starting to seperate

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 139,459 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 137,980 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 137,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 135,920 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 134,043 miles

under trays fitted as standard obscuring underside components,unable to fully inspect

Fail 6 Sep 2016 134,032 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays fitted as standard obscuring underside components,unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Aug 2015 131,495 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 891,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washers & head lamp washers (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 127,704 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges

Fail 19 Sep 2014 127,704 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 112,531 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 96,378 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 96,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2011 77,737 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,844 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 55,248 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,384 miles

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

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

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 ZYM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EY55 ZYM, 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 EY55 ZYM registered?

EY55 ZYM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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