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J44 BSO

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,180 mi
Last recorded171,180 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 BSO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 171,180 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 163,971 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2016 163,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2015 15,740 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 141,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2014 141,063 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 127,729 miles

1 offside rear exhaust rubber mounting split, nearside registration plate lamp dim

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine covers, sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

rear tyres and nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2012 115,435 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 104,290 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

n/s/f tyre and o/s/f tyre has various cuts/nicks in tyre rim protectors NOT exposing any cords

o/s/r exhaust rubber mount starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2010 94,906 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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J44 BSO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J44 BSO, 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 J44 BSO registered?

J44 BSO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is J44 BSO safe to buy?

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