2005 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · YE55 YBA
2005 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 167,349 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE55 YBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 167,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE55 YBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 535 (YE55 YBA) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YE55 YBA Mileage History
- 22/11/2023165,509 mi
- 24/11/2023165,518 mi+9 mi
- 15/11/2024166,100 mi+582 mi
- 19/11/2024166,110 mi+10 mi
- 24/11/2025167,349 mi+1,239 mi
Average of roughly 917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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