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YU05 UUO

2005 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

236,657 mi
Last recorded236,657 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 UUO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 236,657 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Wipers starting to smear screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 221,683 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 197,133 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2024 197,093 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2023 163,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 137,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 137,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2021 128,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars + cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 120,993 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,435 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,444 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 99,901 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,231 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 95,231 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,031 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,120 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,237 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,958 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 66,241 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,131 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,968 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,735 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,341 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 32,186 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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YU05 UUO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YU05 UUO, 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 YU05 UUO registered?

YU05 UUO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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