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Y29 SFC

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,452 mi
Last recorded184,452 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 SFC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 184,452 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 184,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 182,225 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 174,789 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2023 163,507 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 159,509 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 150,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 140,002 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 127,614 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 111,452 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 100,943 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 94,724 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 94,706 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to gain any smoke check readings (engine so clean)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 82,193 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,113 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,396 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 70,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers smearing on screen

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,653 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,840 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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Y29 SFC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y29 SFC, 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 Y29 SFC registered?

Y29 SFC is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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