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YR05 TWA

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,034 mi
Last recorded135,034 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 TWA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 135,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 135,032 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front dip beam lamps. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front lenses. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Condensation in Head lamp.

Offside Rear Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 132,505 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2025 132,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2024 130,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2024 130,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 128,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear - Rear Section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp Washer, Not Spraying Fluid

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 128,431 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear - Rear Section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp Washer, Not Spraying Fluid

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 125,747 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 123,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 120,775 miles

under trays fitted obscuring under body inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2018 120,774 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted obscuring under body inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2017 115,077 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, unable to fully check seat belt

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic under trays fitted restricting inspection of under body

exhaust emission's low emitter

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,433 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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 98,796 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,533 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 93,489 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,842 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,450 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,484 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 60,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,017 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,939 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,751 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,646 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,069 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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YR05 TWA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YR05 TWA, 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 YR05 TWA registered?

YR05 TWA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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