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GJ55 EDK

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,182 mi
Last recorded150,182 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 EDK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 150,182 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 150,120 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin split on flexi (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front engine undertray insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2019 144,220 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 132,230 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 117,727 miles

nearside front shock dust cover damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2017 117,622 miles

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

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

nearside front shock dust cover damaged

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,031 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 86,677 miles

Front shock absorbers have their dust protective kit damaged.

Rear tyres have their inner edges rounded.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,505 miles

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

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

The vehicle passed the emission's test. No print out was produced due to low emissions.

Pass 9 Nov 2013 76,066 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,112 miles

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,965 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 61,820 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,530 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 52,982 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust emission output to low to be measured

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,503 miles

o/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge. advise the tracking to be checked

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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GJ55 EDK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ55 EDK, 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 GJ55 EDK registered?

GJ55 EDK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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