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GJ05 UTC

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,855 mi
Last recorded115,855 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 UTC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 115,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 113,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 110,494 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 110,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 107,128 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 102,970 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 102,881 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 97,753 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 93,633 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 93,631 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,171 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 84,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 84,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,323 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,490 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,000 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 56,000 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,422 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 45,356 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,475 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register in smoke machine

plastic sill,under engine and under body covers

rear brake pads worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,718 miles

emissions will not register during smoke test - satisfactory result

plastic sill,under engine and body covers

rear brake pads worn

Fail 26 Jun 2009 33,718 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions will not register during smoke test - satisfactory result

plastic sill,under engine and body covers

rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,768 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f bumper scuffed

plastic sill,under engine and body covers

wiper blades starting to smear screen

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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GJ05 UTC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GJ05 UTC, 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 GJ05 UTC registered?

GJ05 UTC is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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