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A5 YOA

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,281 mi
Last recorded153,281 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YOA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 153,281 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 153,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 146,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake from rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 139,216 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 138,176 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 138,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 137,313 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 137,313 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 136,537 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 136,438 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 133,424 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on nearside rear inner body sill starting to corrode badly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 130,987 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 128,674 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 125,874 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 121,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 117,561 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 113,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 109,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 103,890 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 103,890 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 19 May 2010 94,329 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 82,728 miles

screw in tread of nearside rear tyre----nearside front jacking mount missing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,460 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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A5 YOA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 A5 YOA, 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 A5 YOA registered?

A5 YOA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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