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J20 GPJ

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

195,881 mi
Last recorded195,881 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 GPJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 195,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 195,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 May 2022 195,879 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 191,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 176,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 176,404 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 165,542 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 165,520 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 157,806 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 152,894 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 152,893 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 150,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 145,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 145,875 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 130,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2011 111,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise rear tyres getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 98,318 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 98,143 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,805 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 79,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

unable to fully test under vehicle as plastic shields fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,454 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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J20 GPJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J20 GPJ, 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 J20 GPJ registered?

J20 GPJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is J20 GPJ safe to buy?

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