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YB05 JVP

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,701 mi
Last recorded147,701 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 JVP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 147,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 140,388 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 133,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front greased/ under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower rose bush joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower wishbones starting to slightly split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 124,297 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe mesh deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 118,044 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2020 114,899 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 113,915 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 107,708 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,125 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 96,577 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 96,575 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 91,458 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

no emissions taken vehicle fitted with D.P.F clean diesel

oil level low

Fail 11 Dec 2015 91,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub rear rose bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

no emissions taken vehicle fitted with D.P.F clean diesel

oil level low

Pass 20 Dec 2014 88,832 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,753 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 72,660 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,017 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,648 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,587 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 39,587 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,351 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,805 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 30,805 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YB05 JVP is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB05 JVP, 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 YB05 JVP registered?

YB05 JVP is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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