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J44 EKE

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,871 mi
Last recorded147,871 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 EKE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 147,871 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 143,631 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 137,766 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 133,781 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 127,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 120,854 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 112,211 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 101,829 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 100,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing arm [as marked] with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 93,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,898 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 Sep 2015 79,324 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 67,079 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,514 miles

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

too clean to test

Fail 6 Jun 2012 61,502 miles

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

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

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

too clean to test

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,159 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 43,023 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,407 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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J44 EKE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EKE, 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 EKE registered?

J44 EKE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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