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EJI 800

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,092 mi
Last recorded87,092 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJI 800
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 87,092 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 86,758 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 86,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 86,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 85,624 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 85,048 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 77,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,735 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 66,764 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 66,764 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,388 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,132 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 57,132 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 84,112 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 84,112 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,555 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,193 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 41,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 30,679 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,181 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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EJI 800 is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJI 800, 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 EJI 800 registered?

EJI 800 is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is EJI 800 safe to buy?

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