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YF54 EZJ

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,014 mi
Last recorded198,014 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 EZJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 198,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions undetected peak

Pass 30 May 2020 197,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wing mirrors slight damage still work as intended

Fail 30 May 2020 197,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wing mirrors slight damage still work as intended

Pass 14 Dec 2018 191,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Mirror glass broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Mirror loose but not going to detach

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight fuel stain around fuel tank

Fail 12 Dec 2018 191,333 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Mirror glass broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Nailed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Mirror loose but not going to detach

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight fuel stain around fuel tank

Pass 13 Dec 2017 182,625 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 164,276 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 164,276 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 147,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 135,022 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 135,018 miles

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

NSR TYRE ON 2MM IN PARTS.

OSF TYRE SLIGHT WEARING OFF INNER EDGE.

OSR TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 125,909 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 125,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 117,602 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 108,506 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions too low too read 0.00

front n/s under tray loose

Pass 23 Dec 2010 102,728 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 96,459 miles

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

emissions too low to read

Pass 22 Dec 2008 81,646 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 81,646 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 64,954 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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YF54 EZJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YF54 EZJ, 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 YF54 EZJ registered?

YF54 EZJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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