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YM05 AWW

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,989 mi
Last recorded202,989 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 AWW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 202,989 miles

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

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

n/s/f rear lower arm ball joint has slight play

number plate lights flickering

oil leak

rear plate faded

tpms light on

Pass 16 Jun 2023 192,967 miles

Both rear tyres slightly rubbing arch liner

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 192,967 miles

Both rear tyres slightly rubbing arch liner

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 186,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm legal limit, recommend replacment (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2021 178,932 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 13 Jul 2021 178,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 173,021 miles

both head lamp lens misting.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

screen chipped.

Fail 16 Jul 2020 173,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both head lamp lens misting.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

screen chipped.

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 164,415 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 160,449 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)

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 160,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 143,560 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 16 Mar 2017 143,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 139,707 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

park brake just within limits.

rear pads warn.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 139,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 134,818 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 134,818 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 125,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 119,518 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 114,788 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 106,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 106,914 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 89,704 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 89,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 60,697 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 60,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,081 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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YM05 AWW is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YM05 AWW, 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 YM05 AWW registered?

YM05 AWW is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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