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YC55 VXL

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,913 mi
Last recorded153,913 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VXL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2021 153,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2020 151,258 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 151,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 139,406 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,517 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 104,341 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 104,341 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,778 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r & n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 70,571 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 70,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,607 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,425 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,489 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,410 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,278 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 VXL is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VXL, 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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YC55 VXL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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