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YC55 VTU

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,855 mi
Last recorded166,855 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 166,855 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jun 2023 166,823 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 157,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 141,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 134,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 126,038 miles

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

o/s and n/s front head lamp glasses getting discoloured

Fail 30 May 2019 126,038 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s and n/s front head lamp glasses getting discoloured

Pass 6 Jun 2018 116,647 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 110,588 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 110,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Michelin RSC 245/40 X ZR18 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 105,348 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2016 105,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall 245/40R18 93Y Bridgestone (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust front flexi pipe damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,577 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 97,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,949 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,770 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,625 miles

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER DOOR LOCK HANDLE MISSING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN BELOW WEAR BAR ON INNER EDGE.245/40 R18 93Y GOODYEAR.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,464 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VTU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC55 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

YC55 VTU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is YC55 VTU safe to buy?

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