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FG55 CJV

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

197,730 mi
Last recorded197,730 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 CJV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 197,730 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM BACK OFF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM DIFFERENTIAL

Pass 29 Sep 2022 190,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 176,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2021 176,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2020 169,078 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 169,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 167,932 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 164,042 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 162,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 162,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 157,682 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 157,681 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 151,345 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 151,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 144,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 138,958 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 128,788 miles

exhaust down pipe rubber mounting deteriorating

front brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend wheels off for inspection

on carrying out diesel emissions test unable to obtain a smoke test reading due to engine running lean

Fail 16 Nov 2012 128,788 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust down pipe rubber mounting deteriorating

front brake pads appear to be wearing low,recommend wheels off for inspection

on carrying out diesel emissions test unable to obtain a smoke test reading due to engine running lean

Pass 23 Nov 2011 117,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyre inner treads to shoulders wearing and both rear tyre treads wearing low 3mm 225/50r17 94w bridgestone potenza re050

Fail 23 Nov 2011 117,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyre inner treads to shoulders wearing and both rear tyre treads wearing low 3mm 225/50r17 94w bridgestone potenza re050

Pass 18 Nov 2010 104,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,973 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,570 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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FG55 CJV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FG55 CJV, 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 FG55 CJV registered?

FG55 CJV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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