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2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

210,036 mi
Last recorded210,036 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 YEY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 210,036 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 209,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 201,792 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 194,560 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 187,336 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 180,746 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 174,672 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 170,342 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 161,970 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 151,416 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 151,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2017 143,940 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 138,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear void bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 138,516 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back pipe by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted restricting view

Fail 13 Aug 2016 138,365 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

covers fitted restricting view

Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,703 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing arm to hub (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 128,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing arm to hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 119,668 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 109,933 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 101,402 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,200 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 75,002 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 75,001 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 63,742 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,933 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 YEY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YEY, 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 YEY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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