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RY54 YZE

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,204 mi
Last recorded139,204 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 YZE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 139,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 139,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 138,503 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

undershields restricting underside view

Pass 3 Nov 2019 131,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 124,920 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 120,340 miles

front discs corroded

front suspension bushes worn

n/s/f anti roll bar slight play

oil leak

x2 front tyre worn low

Fail 8 Sep 2017 120,340 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front discs corroded

front suspension bushes worn

n/s/f anti roll bar slight play

oil leak

x2 front tyre worn low

Pass 1 Oct 2016 112,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 112,668 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear/rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,112 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 890,080 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 92,006 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,896 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,675 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 84,675 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 77,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,057 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 64,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YZE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RY54 YZE, 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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RY54 YZE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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