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VX05 YJZ

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

224,484 mi
Last recorded224,484 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 YJZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 224,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 219,977 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 212,640 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (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)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 212,722 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs worn/corroded (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges worn (both sides) (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 203,807 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 194,758 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 183,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 151,274 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 123,941 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 101,951 miles

front and rear brake disc wearing thin

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2009 73,280 miles

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

both reartyres starting to wear low

plasticunderbody and outer sill covers fitted

small chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2008 48,978 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 48,906 miles

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

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

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 30 May 2007 30,311 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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VX05 YJZ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VX05 YJZ, 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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VX05 YJZ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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