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YG05 OVF

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,567 mi
Last recorded143,567 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 OVF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 143,567 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 142,107 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 134,920 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 131,722 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 130,593 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,584 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 119,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 119,362 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on tread and shoulders are worn.

Fail 4 Feb 2015 119,346 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)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front tyre wearing low on tread and shoulders are worn.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 107,982 miles

EML fault warning lamp is illuminiated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm front mounting bushes are debonding.

Offside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder and SMOOTH on inner shoulder.

Slight play in nearside anti-roll bar link rod ball joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 107,938 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

EML fault warning lamp is illuminiated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm front mounting bushes are debonding.

Offside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder and SMOOTH on inner shoulder.

Slight play in nearside anti-roll bar link rod ball joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 99,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front screen washer poor.

Screw in nearside front tyre tread ( leaking )

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 90,649 miles

Both rear tyres have 'Lap Joints' showing in tread.

offside rear tyre is wearing / worn low on inner shoulder.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 81,981 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,453 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 69,440 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,726 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,955 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 OVF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OVF, 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 YG05 OVF registered?

YG05 OVF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YG05 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG05 OVF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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