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DX54 WJL

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,655 mi
Last recorded152,655 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 WJL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 152,655 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 152,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 152,229 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 144,682 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 137,848 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 127,596 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 117,241 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 117,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 107,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 98,211 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)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 98,211 miles

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

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 4 Mar 2013 86,788 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,116 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,965 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 64,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,739 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,631 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,041 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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DX54 WJL 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 78.9%.

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 DX54 WJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX54 WJL registered?

DX54 WJL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is DX54 WJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 WJL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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