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YF05 PZE

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,195 mi
Last recorded156,195 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 156,195 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 151,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 141,634 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 137,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 137,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 132,930 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 128,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre worn

Fail 18 Feb 2016 123,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 116,807 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 116,791 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 116,767 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Air-con drive belt missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper damaged

Headlamp lenses deteriorated causing some disruption to the beam image

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leaks

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays damaged and incomplete

Pass 10 Dec 2013

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

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

damage to front of vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge 245/40/18Y

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

offside rear tyre has a large cut on outer sidewall

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

damage to front of vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge 245/40/18Y

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

offside rear tyre has a large cut on outer sidewall

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 111,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyers had no air in possible internale damage

Pass 11 Sep 2012 96,144 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread

srs system lamp on

Fail 11 Sep 2012 96,144 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/s/r tyre low on tread

srs system lamp on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 110,915 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges wearing

brake discs starting to wear

front antiroll bar bushes slight movement

front bumper slight damage

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,135 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 94,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 71,919 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,392 miles

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

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 PZE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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