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YH05 DBV

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,917 mi
Last recorded183,917 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 DBV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 183,917 miles

both rear tyres low in tread and worn on inner edges

both side rear lower rose joints bushes perished

exhaust flexi section poor condition

movement in n/s front inner tie rod

movement in o/s front, rear lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 28 Sep 2024 183,917 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres low in tread and worn on inner edges

both side rear lower rose joints bushes perished

exhaust flexi section poor condition

movement in n/s front inner tie rod

movement in o/s front, rear lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 28 Jul 2023 174,296 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 169,508 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2022 169,508 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 167,168 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2019 155,416 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 148,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 143,079 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 135,536 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 126,632 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 114,995 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 105,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,888 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 95,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,574 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 64,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,901 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 36,901 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YH05 DBV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH05 DBV, 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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YH05 DBV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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