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YF05 OUH

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,666 mi
Last recorded164,666 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OUH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 164,666 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 155,131 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 155,130 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 147,756 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 38,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 38,102 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 120,347 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 97,299 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage to nearside front windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Oct 2011 97,299 miles

damage to nearside front windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Sep 2010 78,903 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,193 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 46,616 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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YF05 OUH is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUH, 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 YF05 OUH registered?

YF05 OUH is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is YF05 OUH safe to buy?

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