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YF55 XZT

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

226,967 mi
Last recorded226,967 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XZT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 226,967 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 14 Jan 2026 226,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 21 Jan 2025 216,727 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Jan 2024 206,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 24 Jan 2023 197,576 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 197,570 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 190,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 183,431 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 178,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 164,755 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 152,356 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 138,595 miles

Oil leak engine oil loss on to under tray area ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 125,066 miles

Both rear suspension airbags slightly perished

N/S/F shockabsorber weeping

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2015 111,799 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 111,797 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,505 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,088 miles

deep cut nearside rear tyre

rear tyres on legal limits needs changing now

Pass 11 Jan 2011 65,444 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 65,440 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,978 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,347 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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YF55 XZT 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 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF55 XZT, 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 YF55 XZT registered?

YF55 XZT is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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