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LS05 YRF

2005 BMW 535

Purple Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

203,810 mi
Last recorded203,810 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 YRF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 203,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 201,549 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 199,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 168,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 164,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 161,205 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 151,804 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 151,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 139,286 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 123,824 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 96,412 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,825 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 88,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,067 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 79,067 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 69,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,165 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 60,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 May 2011 60,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 38,667 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,105 miles

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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LS05 YRF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Purple with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LS05 YRF, 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 LS05 YRF registered?

LS05 YRF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is LS05 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 YRF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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