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YF55 ZWE

2005 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,157 mi
Last recorded130,157 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 ZWE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 130,157 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 127,897 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 125,260 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 125,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 121,103 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 121,103 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 114,600 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

suspension listing to off side

Fail 6 Dec 2017 114,600 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

suspension listing to off side

Pass 7 Dec 2016 107,729 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 107,729 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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 11 Dec 2015 100,900 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,864 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

parking brake travel high

service light on

unable to check oil level

Pass 23 Nov 2013 85,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

small stone chips to windshield

Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,963 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 64,313 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,313 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,247 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,548 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,011 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 ZWE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YF55 ZWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF55 ZWE registered?

YF55 ZWE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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