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J111 JAR

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,543 mi
Last recorded196,543 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 JAR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 196,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 185,518 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 185,518 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 174,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 163,572 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 154,345 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 142,119 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 128,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 112,136 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 108,030 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 97,669 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 97,669 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 73,634 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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J111 JAR is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J111 JAR, 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 J111 JAR registered?

J111 JAR is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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