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L33 PEJ

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,520 mi
Last recorded180,520 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 PEJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 180,520 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 166,013 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))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 156,339 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 149,659 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 147,827 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 131,721 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 127,234 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 120,878 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Feb 2017 120,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2016 115,938 miles

Rear Tyre treads low

Fail 11 Jan 2016 115,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre treads low

Pass 13 Jan 2015 111,067 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 105,322 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 98,803 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch doesn't return automaticaly

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,145 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 85,125 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,946 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,717 miles

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,073 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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L33 PEJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L33 PEJ, 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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L33 PEJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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