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J30 EAM

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

273,075 mi
Last recorded273,075 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 EAM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 273,075 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes across axle beam corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 269,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boots splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe above axle starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 269,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boots splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe above axle starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 261,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

over sills fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2021 254,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop links upper boots splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe above axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 249,612 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 240,778 miles

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

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

f no plate condition

o/s/r parking brake low on effort

rear suspension bushes wearing

slight exhaust leak front flexi

undershields fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 231,467 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2018 231,458 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 219,634 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 195,703 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 195,702 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 186,218 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 179,060 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 174,171 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 174,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 166,706 miles

Airbag warning light on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front headlamp washer jet not working

Fail 27 Apr 2012 166,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Airbag warning light on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front headlamp washer jet not working

Pass 12 Mar 2011 152,008 miles

slioght play osr wheel / wear osf track rod end/ handbrake osr /

Pass 12 Mar 2010 136,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 116,762 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 116,762 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 88,146 miles

slight flat spot in nearside rear wheel.

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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J30 EAM 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 73.9%.

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 J30 EAM, 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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J30 EAM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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