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J14 NHO

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,577 mi
Last recorded99,577 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 NHO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 99,577 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 93,914 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 88,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 83,478 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,119 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,694 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 69,371 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,719 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

gravel grill missing from front bumper

Fail 12 Apr 2018 65,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

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

gravel grill missing from front bumper

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,393 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,872 miles

Front unable to see the front brake pads clearly

Rear Inner unable to see the inner rear brake pads clearly

Fail 14 Apr 2016 60,861 miles

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

Front unable to see the front brake pads clearly

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

Rear Inner unable to see the inner rear brake pads clearly

Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,144 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,853 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,800 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage front number plate.

small stone chips front windscreen.

sticker nearside front upper windscreen(not restricting view).

Fail 28 Apr 2011 40,027 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage front number plate.

small stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,027 miles

damage front number plate.

small stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,345 miles

Both rear tyre treads low, 3mm.

Emmisions too low peak not detected.

Front number plate is chipped.

Rear seats in folded position not allowing full inspection of seatbelts.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,293 miles

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cuts in both front tyre treads,but not showing ply or cords.

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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J14 NHO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J14 NHO, 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 J14 NHO registered?

J14 NHO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is J14 NHO safe to buy?

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