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OY55 UJA

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

218,007 mi
Last recorded218,007 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 UJA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 218,007 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 218,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 217,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 211,391 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 207,972 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 199,775 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 194,261 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 194,250 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 191,836 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 191,836 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 187,920 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 187,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 185,255 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 185,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 182,031 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 178,345 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 176,221 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 174,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 157,040 miles

Both rear wishbone inner bushes seperating

No measurable emissions from exhaust

Rear tyres deforming on the edges

Slight buckles in both front wheels

Pass 5 Dec 2012 136,776 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexi joint broken and loose

No measurable emissions from exhaust

Pass 6 Dec 2011 120,310 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 98,660 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 98,516 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 85,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 85,357 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,212 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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OY55 UJA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OY55 UJA, 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 OY55 UJA registered?

OY55 UJA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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