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YL05 NFJ

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

165,059 mi
Last recorded165,059 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 165,059 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 164,143 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 161,152 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 156,903 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,337 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 134,830 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 125,301 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 110,932 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both O/S/F (inner) N/S/F (outer) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,634 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhust Flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,365 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,911 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 58,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2013 58,075 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,478 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 5 Aug 2011 30,758 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,364 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 20,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,343 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 NFJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YL05 NFJ, 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 NFJ registered?

YL05 NFJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is YL05 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 NFJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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