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YC55 VDY

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,632 mi
Last recorded120,632 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VDY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 120,632 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 110,109 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 108,111 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under try fitted

parking brake efficiency only just met the requirement 18% it may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 102,317 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 94,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,073 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

oil leaking from the oil filter housing cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,696 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,525 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front discs worn

front wipers smear

nsr bottom arm inner bush seperating

nsr tyre worn close to legal limit

osr tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 26 Feb 2011 64,510 miles

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

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

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)

both rear tyres bald and worn close to ply on inner edges

front discs worn

nearside rear bottom arm inner bush seperating.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 52,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,969 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,922 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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YC55 VDY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YC55 VDY, 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 YC55 VDY registered?

YC55 VDY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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