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GJ51 TUN

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

191,215 mi
Last recorded191,215 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 TUN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 191,215 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 188,384 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front WHEEL WELDED

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 185,572 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 181,058 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 174,161 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 174,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing inner arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 161,647 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 154,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 143,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 133,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 119,523 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,831 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,727 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,765 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,579 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 59,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,693 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,166 miles

Slight bulge o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,404 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 39,394 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GJ51 TUN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GJ51 TUN, 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 GJ51 TUN registered?

GJ51 TUN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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