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JM05 RAG

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

161,800 mi
Last recorded161,800 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM05 RAG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 161,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 156,576 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 147,809 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 144,108 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 142,946 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 12 Dec 2020 140,799 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 140,799 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 136,000 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 124,249 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 118,106 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 111,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 103,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,119 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 30 Jul 2013 85,658 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,616 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,512 miles

low emissions reading

Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,852 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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JM05 RAG is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 102,338 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 JM05 RAG, 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 19 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JM05 RAG registered?

JM05 RAG is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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