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GJ55 RYO

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,700 mi
Last recorded116,700 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 116,700 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 116,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 111,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 104,630 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 104,627 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Item hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 95,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 95,716 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 91,921 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 91,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 88,640 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,965 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,836 miles

O/S/F wheel buckled

Fail 17 Feb 2015 75,836 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/F wheel buckled

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,960 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 52,429 miles

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

service light on

Fail 20 Aug 2013 52,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

service light on

Pass 11 Aug 2012 47,525 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 47,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 41,090 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 31,650 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,601 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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GJ55 RYO 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 GJ55 RYO, 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 RYO registered?

GJ55 RYO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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