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YE55 UFH

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

182,779 mi
Last recorded182,779 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 UFH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 182,779 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 178,118 miles

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

Front under tray was fitted not allowed me to inspect componed

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 170,020 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 161,914 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 157,062 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 148,851 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 148,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 139,336 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 131,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 122,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 107,479 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 100,147 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 88,367 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,328 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 67,780 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 59,936 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 UFH is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UFH, 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 UFH registered?

YE55 UFH is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is YE55 UFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 UFH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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