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YH55 SPV

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,780 mi
Last recorded143,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 SPV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 143,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 136,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 130,205 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 121,737 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 121,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 108,828 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 108,828 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 100,931 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 97,764 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 93,923 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 88,321 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 82,468 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 73,446 miles

Emissions too low to register

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,884 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,727 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 46,062 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 41,918 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,563 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 24 Oct 2009 33,959 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,922 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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YH55 SPV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YH55 SPV, 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 YH55 SPV registered?

YH55 SPV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is YH55 SPV safe to buy?

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