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YX05 LRJ

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

175,402 mi
Last recorded175,402 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 LRJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 175,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 159,856 miles

chip in screen

Fail 2 Jan 2019 159,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

chip in screen

Pass 3 Jan 2018 144,189 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner tie rods ()

Fail 28 Dec 2017 143,574 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner tie rods ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 134,798 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 114,542 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Dec 2015 114,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 106,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2014 106,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2013 101,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 97,971 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 28 May 2013 97,971 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2012 92,641 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag light on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 92,641 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag light on

Pass 17 May 2011 86,366 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 86,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 80,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2009 64,787 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,032 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 45,032 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YX05 LRJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YX05 LRJ, 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 YX05 LRJ registered?

YX05 LRJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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