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RY54 YZA

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,933 mi
Last recorded149,933 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 YZA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 149,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 142,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front fog lamps have condensation inside the lens

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 142,104 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front fog lamps have condensation inside the lens

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 135,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 127,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 126,686 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 124,604 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 124,602 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 123,513 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 123,281 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,783 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 120,424 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 116,996 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2013 104,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 3 Apr 2012 91,792 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 77,290 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,295 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,559 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 40,160 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 39,951 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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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RY54 YZA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RY54 YZA, 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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RY54 YZA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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