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LJ55 CMZ

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

181,151 mi
Last recorded181,151 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 CMZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 181,151 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 174,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 174,041 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 163,039 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 154,709 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Brake light not working.

Fail 8 Dec 2021 154,695 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Brake light not working.

TPMS light on.

Pass 5 Dec 2020 145,128 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 138,698 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 130,390 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 130,377 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working ns after market headlight fitted (1.7.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working os after market headlight fitted (1.7.4c)

Rear reflector not red in colour os rear lights after maket lights fitted no reflectors (1.5.1d)

Rear reflector not red in colour os rear reflector after market no reflector fitted (1.5.1d)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text front 3d illegal (6.3.1e)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text rear 3d illegal (6.3.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 116,484 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 108,493 miles

rear O/S lamp water ingress

Pass 17 Aug 2015 97,698 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,976 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,585 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,997 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,144 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,818 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 49,818 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,809 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,438 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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LJ55 CMZ 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 LJ55 CMZ, 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 LJ55 CMZ registered?

LJ55 CMZ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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