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YH55 XFY

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,665 mi
Last recorded118,665 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 118,665 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 115,225 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 113,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 110,052 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 106,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,995 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,665 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 91,068 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 84,555 miles

advise rear tyres wearing low

Pass 31 May 2013 78,449 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 71,959 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 71,954 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,921 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 68,921 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,552 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,296 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,195 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,867 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 XFY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH55 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

YH55 XFY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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