MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tracking out
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight lift but no radial movement (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush upper hub support bush (2.4.G.2)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight lift but no radial movement (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush upper hub support bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp indicates fault
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
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YC55 WCJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black 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 YC55 WCJ, 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 WCJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 November 2005.
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