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YX55 KMA

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,774 mi
Last recorded177,774 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 KMA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 177,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 172,212 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 166,194 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 163,336 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 161,298 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 148,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 143,139 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 139,085 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged but no leak detected

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 139,085 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust flexi damaged but no leak detected

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 139,039 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp cleaning device Inoperative

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre cut no cords expose

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 127,692 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted items not inspected

Fail 20 Jun 2017 127,597 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 119,051 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 106,690 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 106,690 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 91,125 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 91,125 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,480 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 79,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 73,402 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 66,893 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 60,237 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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YX55 KMA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YX55 KMA, 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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YX55 KMA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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