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JA55 GAV

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,622 mi
Last recorded94,622 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA55 GAV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 94,622 miles

Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,698 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking point missing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,414 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 60,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,476 miles

emmissions to low to register

Fail 20 Oct 2011 46,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

emmissions to low to register

Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,005 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 33,896 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,152 miles

passed emission too low to register

Fail 26 Aug 2009 26,152 miles

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

passed emission too low to register

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,108 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 19,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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JA55 GAV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JA55 GAV, 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 JA55 GAV registered?

JA55 GAV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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