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YL05 DCU

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,533 mi
Last recorded153,533 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 DCU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 153,533 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 151,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 148,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 139,510 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 139,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 139,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective low output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear worn edge

Pass 3 Dec 2020 128,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 16mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 16mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 128,199 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 16mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 16mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 114,344 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Outer Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 May 2018 104,529 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing leaking grease

Fail 9 May 2018 104,527 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing leaking grease

Pass 25 Mar 2017 95,885 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 95,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 80,606 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,448 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 25 Sep 2013 61,722 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,504 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,015 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,524 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,957 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,230 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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YL05 DCU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YL05 DCU, 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 YL05 DCU registered?

YL05 DCU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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