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YF05 GZH

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,752 mi
Last recorded143,752 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 GZH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 143,752 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 139,560 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 139,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 138,008 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2017 126,006 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 111,172 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,818 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 85,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,046 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,227 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 67,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,763 miles

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)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge and sidewall has cuts.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,382 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 47,296 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,279 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,752 miles

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

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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YF05 GZH 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 76.5%.

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 YF05 GZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF05 GZH registered?

YF05 GZH is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is YF05 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 GZH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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