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A13 YSU

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

185,624 mi
Last recorded185,624 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 YSU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 185,624 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 181,181 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 170,629 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 260,183 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 247,058 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 146,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 140,864 miles

Damage to n/s/r outer wheel rim

Damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

N/s/f steel brake pipe has been greased , unable to inspect

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 134,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer wall damage

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 134,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer wall damage

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 128,227 miles

s.s.r tyre at 3mm 275/30/r19 .96y continntal

Fail 6 Aug 2014 121,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 121,928 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 116,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions not detected

Pass 21 Sep 2012 102,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres deteriorating in the tread area

exhaust front pipe snapped in two

Fail 14 Sep 2012 102,032 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres deteriorating in the tread area

exhaust front pipe snapped in two

Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,477 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 76,213 miles

will not regester on smoke meter

Pass 7 Sep 2009 64,689 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,460 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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A13 YSU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A13 YSU, 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 A13 YSU registered?

A13 YSU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is A13 YSU safe to buy?

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