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YF05 PCZ

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,450 mi
Last recorded154,450 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 154,450 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 154,426 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 136,547 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking in tread

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2017 132,979 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2017 132,976 miles

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)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2016 129,068 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 124,865 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 118,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 112,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 107,349 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 100,778 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 100,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 88,472 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 88,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

service light on

Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,241 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,720 miles

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

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

off side front tyre has miner side wall damage

Fail 26 Jun 2008 50,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

off side front tyre has miner side wall damage

tyre size all round is 245/40/18 yr

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 PCZ 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 70.6%.

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 PCZ, 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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YF05 PCZ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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