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YB05 KSZ

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,503 mi
Last recorded154,503 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KSZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 154,503 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 154,503 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 142,869 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 140,782 miles

Bonnet struts defective.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner side light inoperative.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 140,780 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Bonnet struts defective.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner side light inoperative.

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

Rear centre seat belt stalk missing.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 132,145 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,397 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 109,768 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 103,107 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 103,089 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 91,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 91,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 79,904 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 79,904 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,049 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,574 miles

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

rear brake disc rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2010 59,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake disc rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,222 miles

undetectable emissions

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,128 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 KSZ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YB05 KSZ, 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 KSZ registered?

YB05 KSZ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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