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YK05 ZON

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

312,165 mi
Last recorded312,165 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 ZON
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 312,165 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rack end

Pass 18 Jun 2021 309,839 miles

Offside rack end

Fail 9 Jun 2021 309,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rack end

Pass 26 Mar 2020 304,440 miles

nearside front anti roll link play

nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

nearside rear ,upper rear arm slight play

offside rear , upper front arm slight play

offside steering rack end play

Pass 14 Mar 2019 286,002 miles

handbrake performance poor

Pass 21 Mar 2018 270,392 miles

offside and nearside rear lower arms bushes deteriorated

steering rack slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2018 270,380 miles

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

offside and nearside rear lower arms bushes deteriorated

steering rack slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2017 255,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack worn

Pass 18 Mar 2016 240,323 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension arms bushes deteriorated

offside front lower rear arm ball joint slight play

offside steering rack end play

Pass 6 Mar 2015 223,889 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 208,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 208,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 178,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 163,352 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 163,352 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 150,415 miles

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

Offside rear bottom ball joint excessively worn and starting to come out of suspension arm.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 123,453 miles

steering rack slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2009 97,704 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 97,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,742 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 71,742 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YK05 ZON is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK05 ZON, 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 YK05 ZON registered?

YK05 ZON is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is YK05 ZON safe to buy?

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