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YA05 BYX

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,251 mi
Last recorded144,251 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 BYX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 144,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 132,877 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 127,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside rear upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear lower suspension arm forward mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 122,792 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative electronic adjuster at offside rear suspension arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside rear upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear lower suspension arm forward mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 120,734 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 111,346 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 106,292 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 101,168 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2013 93,274 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel flap push button faulty but still access fuel filler cap

Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,951 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 71,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,402 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,469 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,121 miles

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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YA05 BYX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA05 BYX, 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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YA05 BYX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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