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YH55 XFR

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,240 mi
Last recorded157,240 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 XFR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 157,240 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both ...inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 152,099 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower H arms ...front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 144,151 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 134,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H arm... front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 126,913 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 119,370 miles

brake pipes rusty

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2020 112,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre tread on limit

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

Offside rear tyre tread on limit

Pass 20 Feb 2019 105,410 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,587 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 97,587 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 87,608 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,368 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,708 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)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 70,708 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 19 Oct 2013 68,960 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 61,351 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 53,493 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 46,114 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 37,499 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 27,815 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 XFR is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver 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 XFR, 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 YH55 XFR registered?

YH55 XFR is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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