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YE55 YBA

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,349 mi
Last recorded167,349 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 167,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 166,110 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 166,100 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 165,518 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear anti roll bar links corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 165,509 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear anti roll bar links corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 164,356 miles

rear links rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2021 163,633 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 163,629 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 163,028 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 161,558 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 157,461 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 155,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail on outer shoulder edge

Pass 26 Nov 2016 152,545 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 152,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 150,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2015 150,683 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked has 2 cracks (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 149,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2014 149,338 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front inner wheel rim slightly damaged

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge - no tread

Pass 26 Nov 2013 146,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2013 146,433 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil on min level

offside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 142,788 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 139,351 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 133,745 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 115,806 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 90,520 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 YBA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YE55 YBA, 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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YE55 YBA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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