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YB05 JZV

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

164,202 mi
Last recorded164,202 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 JZV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 164,202 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 155,305 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 151,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 139,290 miles

Offside parking brake low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 139,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside parking brake low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 133,167 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 133,167 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 122,608 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 116,414 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 104,644 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 96,732 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2017 89,758 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner part of tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 May 2017 89,758 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE appear to be badly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner part of tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,360 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,004 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,634 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,578 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,012 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,797 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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YB05 JZV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JZV, 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 JZV registered?

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

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