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RE05 YOW

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,752 mi
Last recorded164,752 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 YOW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 164,752 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 139,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 116,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre cracking on sidewalls

low emitter

Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,703 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 80,701 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,317 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,030 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 62,212 miles

all 4 tyres showing wear inside tread

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,128 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,580 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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RE05 YOW is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RE05 YOW, 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 RE05 YOW registered?

RE05 YOW is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is RE05 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 YOW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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