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L6 YOG

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,564 mi
Last recorded150,564 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 YOG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2024 150,564 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 146,525 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 143,502 miles

Front flexi exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 141,185 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 134,751 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 127,816 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 118,682 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 106,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,562 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 91,199 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 84,677 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,816 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 76,073 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,361 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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L6 YOG is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L6 YOG, 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 L6 YOG registered?

L6 YOG is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is L6 YOG safe to buy?

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