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YA05 XZV

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

177,623 mi
Last recorded177,623 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 XZV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 177,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 177,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 172,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 164,433 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 158,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 148,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 137,962 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 129,685 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 129,679 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 114,357 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 100,909 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s + n/s (3.5.1i)

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

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Fail 13 Jan 2018 100,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both o/s + n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both o/s + n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s + n/s (3.5.1i)

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

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,353 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 93,550 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 May 2015 83,332 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.4mm. Legal minimum 1.6mm

Pass 10 Nov 2014 79,707 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,802 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 74,794 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,305 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,654 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,937 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,986 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,657 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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YA05 XZV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YA05 XZV, 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 YA05 XZV registered?

YA05 XZV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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