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YG55 UDE

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,815 mi
Last recorded153,815 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 UDE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 153,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 153,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 150,845 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 150,845 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 147,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 141,477 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 141,477 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 133,752 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 125,797 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 115,841 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 106,592 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of covered area

Fail 3 Feb 2016 106,590 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of covered area

Pass 3 Feb 2015 99,622 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp on

Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,360 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,007 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,967 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 62,562 miles

Rear brake pads lok worn

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,786 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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YG55 UDE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG55 UDE, 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 YG55 UDE registered?

YG55 UDE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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