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YA05 YKY

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,823 mi
Last recorded153,823 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 153,823 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 151,299 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 142,578 miles

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

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 142,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 142,559 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF flexible joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 132,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 132,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 122,594 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 122,555 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 109,944 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 109,944 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 89,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 79,438 miles

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 29 Dec 2009 66,165 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 50,615 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,020 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 37,020 miles

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

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 YKY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YKY, 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 YKY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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