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MM05 YAW

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

153,720 mi
Last recorded153,720 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 YAW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 153,720 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 148,370 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 146,280 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 146,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 142,978 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 140,780 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 134,580 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 122,828 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 117,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 115,246 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 109,084 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 105,160 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 99,124 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,751 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 94,751 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,448 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,288 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,417 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,323 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,665 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 48,664 miles

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

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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MM05 YAW is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MM05 YAW, 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 MM05 YAW registered?

MM05 YAW is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is MM05 YAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM05 YAW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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