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KJ03 DJZ

2003 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,002 mi
Last recorded164,002 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 535100,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 DJZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 164,002 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 164,002 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 150,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 150,458 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 148,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 148,366 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 144,359 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 144,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 140,401 miles

N/S/R Tyre Sidewall Split On Inner Edge But Not Exposing Cords

Pass 21 Jan 2011 136,192 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 123,156 miles

front and rear discs pitted/corroaded just within limit

o/s/r brake pad warning sensor not connected

Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,468 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 73,489 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,840 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 44,418 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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KJ03 DJZ is a 2003 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 100,173 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 KJ03 DJZ, 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 23 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KJ03 DJZ registered?

KJ03 DJZ is a 2003 BMW 535, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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