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SC05 YBD

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,431 mi
Last recorded142,431 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 YBD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 142,431 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall surface cracking

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre side wall surface cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2020 142,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre side wall surface cracking

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre side wall surface cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2018 137,130 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 126,878 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 126,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 114,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 101,997 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,527 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 90,526 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 78,819 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 78,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

airbag light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,993 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

emmisions to low to register

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,232 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 54,232 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,681 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 29,857 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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SC05 YBD is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC05 YBD, 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 SC05 YBD registered?

SC05 YBD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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