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Y33 DHR

2005 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

194,963 mi
Last recorded194,963 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 DHR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 194,963 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 184,797 miles
Pass 19 May 2024 168,104 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower outer pivot rose ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 164,741 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 161,543 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 158,331 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 155,296 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 149,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 144,193 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 138,234 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2015 131,169 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 122,084 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 110,548 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 98,488 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 83,360 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,870 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,914 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 53,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,813 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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Y33 DHR is a 2005 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y33 DHR, 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 Y33 DHR registered?

Y33 DHR is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is Y33 DHR safe to buy?

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