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RY54 ZYZ

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,291 mi
Last recorded167,291 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 167,291 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 163,476 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexy hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2023 163,476 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexy hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 154,791 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 147,912 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 147,912 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 141,790 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 135,502 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front+rear discs worn

hand brake efficiency 17%

Pass 23 Apr 2018 127,180 miles

cover fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 115,260 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 115,256 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure steel wires visable (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2016 104,025 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,432 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,172 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 89,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,852 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 81,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 81,837 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,826 miles

Airbag light

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)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,482 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyre worn on the in ner edge

undertray cover fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,388 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,661 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,685 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 28,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 ZYZ 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 70.8%.

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 ZYZ, 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 RY54 ZYZ registered?

RY54 ZYZ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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