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YE55 RNZ

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,311 mi
Last recorded77,311 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 RNZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 77,311 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2024 75,924 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 74,237 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,521 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,095 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 69,865 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,013 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front osf shocker cover boot split

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr & nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 68,011 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front osf shocker cover boot split

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr & nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,748 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 65,748 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,183 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,503 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,908 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 55,908 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak

offside reverse light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,455 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear seat belt latch plastic cover loose

Pass 6 Nov 2012 49,012 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 49,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges NOTE OSF TYRE HAS A CRACK IN TREAD AREA THAT COULD CAUSE SEPERATION OR A BULGE

Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,175 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 45,175 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,315 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,103 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,159 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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YE55 RNZ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YE55 RNZ, 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 YE55 RNZ registered?

YE55 RNZ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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