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YR55 GJX

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,845 mi
Last recorded157,845 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 GJX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 157,845 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play pin/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play both inner steering arms

Fail 25 Jan 2024 157,835 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play pin/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play both inner steering arms

Pass 6 Feb 2023 152,939 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 152,928 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 143,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 134,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 131,283 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 121,647 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 121,647 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 112,355 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 112,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.41mm 225/50 17 w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release under seat (5.2.5a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

slight play in osf steering arm

unable to open boot

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.81mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 104,065 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 104,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,335 miles

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

n/s & o/s headlamp glass wearing

Fail 1 Feb 2016 92,333 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s headlamp glass wearing

Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,254 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,672 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 63,670 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 57,284 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle exhaust emission did not register an output on e.g.a.

Fail 12 Jan 2011 43,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

exhaust emisions to low to register on E.G.A (below 0.10m-1).

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,659 miles

exhaust emisions to low to register on E.G.A (below 0.10m-1).

Fail 28 Jan 2010 37,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust emissions not registering at 0.02%m-1............................

n/s/f head lamp unit has slight damage.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,238 miles

exhaust emissions not registering at 0.02%m-1............................

n/s/f head lamp unit has slight damage.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 29,663 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,669 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,285 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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YR55 GJX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YR55 GJX, 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 YR55 GJX registered?

YR55 GJX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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