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GY55 UEF

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

164,452 mi
Last recorded164,452 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 UEF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 164,452 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

has slight corrosion under body and sills

has under trays covering under body

Pass 13 Oct 2023 154,257 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2022 145,338 miles

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 138,952 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 138,894 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 135,385 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 13,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 124,224 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 117,117 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 109,615 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 101,610 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 94,222 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 86,603 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 79,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,330 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 66,530 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,339 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 55,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,404 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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GY55 UEF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GY55 UEF, 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 GY55 UEF registered?

GY55 UEF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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