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YY55 PNU

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

224,850 mi
Last recorded224,850 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 PNU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 224,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material IN PARTS FRONTS AND REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INCUDING FRONTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 209,149 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 192,865 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 182,728 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 179,372 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil at minimum level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 173,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

parking brake travel long parking brake only just met limit may need repair or adjustment

signs of vermin under bonnet

Pass 8 Jan 2019 164,839 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 157,773 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

Pass 22 Dec 2016 145,858 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW...

NEAR SIDE REAR INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED...

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 145,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW...

NEAR SIDE REAR INNER WHEEL RIM DAMAGED...

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 133,671 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING...

Pass 2 Jan 2015 122,101 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 113,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 103,977 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 92,803 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 79,319 miles

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,900 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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YY55 PNU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YY55 PNU, 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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YY55 PNU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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