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YG05 GGA

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,334 mi
Last recorded169,334 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 GGA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 169,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 162,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 158,812 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 158,812 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 155,460 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 153,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 153,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 136,635 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 120,263 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 106,244 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 101,050 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,588 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 90,170 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,438 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,709 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 47,552 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 47,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,580 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,683 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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YG05 GGA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YG05 GGA, 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 YG05 GGA registered?

YG05 GGA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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