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RY54 ZYM

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,825 mi
Last recorded176,825 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 176,825 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 176,825 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 164,357 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST JOINT TO TURBO (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 152,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 152,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 141,777 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated Indicating a Fault

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Illuminated Indicating a Fault

Fail 15 Dec 2021 141,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine Management Light Illuminated Indicating a Fault

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Illuminated Indicating a Fault

Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,882 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2019 124,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,743 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 113,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 103,351 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 93,678 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,064 miles

Brake pipes to rear flexi pipes corroding.

Unable to clearly see front brake pads.

Unable to clearly see inner rear brake pads.

Unable to get engine warm enough for temp prob to register.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,820 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 69,933 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,515 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 63,515 miles

Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,527 miles

all four tyres have shoulder wear

unable to fully visualise front brake pads, though appear worn close to wear warning wire

Pass 19 Dec 2009 48,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth in areas,and devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Fail 17 Dec 2009 48,066 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth in areas,and devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,519 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,245 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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RY54 ZYM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYM, 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 ZYM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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