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MW55 UYH

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

186,480 mi
Last recorded186,480 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 UYH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 186,480 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 173,266 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 153,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 136,782 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 114,564 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 112,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 109,726 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 104,178 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Jul 2018 103,928 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner and very deep cut to outer side wall not quite to cords. Advise replace ASAP

Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,855 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2016 90,499 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2015 87,703 miles

Emissions too clean to measure

N/S/F tyre sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or chords

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 20 May 2014 75,161 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear suspension arms inner bushes starting to split

n/s/r outter tyre wall cut

o/s/f outter tyre wall cut

rear brake pipes starting to ruat

Fail 19 May 2014 75,161 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear suspension arms inner bushes starting to split

brake discs alround showing signs of wear

front brake pads look low

n/s/r outter tyre wall cut

o/s/f outter tyre wall cut

rear brake pipes starting to ruat

Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trigger point not met

Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,211 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,029 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 38,803 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f brake hose insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,677 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 28,210 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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MW55 UYH is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MW55 UYH, 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 MW55 UYH registered?

MW55 UYH is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is MW55 UYH safe to buy?

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