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M10 JKX

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,217 mi
Last recorded184,217 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 JKX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 184,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 181,243 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt roll bar link rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 178,912 miles

deteriation to front flexible exhaust section

Fail 16 Nov 2015 178,908 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

deteriation to front flexible exhaust section

Pass 14 Nov 2014 162,697 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 150,163 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 150,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 135,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 118,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 105,171 miles

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 25 Oct 2010 105,060 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,961 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 68,087 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 68,087 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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M10 JKX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M10 JKX, 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 M10 JKX registered?

M10 JKX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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