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HJ55 YFS

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

182,224 mi
Last recorded182,224 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YFS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 182,224 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 182,154 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 170,653 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 155,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 155,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 148,597 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 148,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 146,021 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 139,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 133,757 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 127,304 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 117,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,030 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,596 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,131 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,884 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,166 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,266 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,463 miles

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

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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HJ55 YFS is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HJ55 YFS, 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 HJ55 YFS registered?

HJ55 YFS is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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