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M1 UJX

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,891 mi
Last recorded164,891 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 UJX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 164,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2025 154,042 miles

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2024 148,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner arch brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines front to back and some prescribed areas

Pass 9 Aug 2023 130,239 miles

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Nearside and offside (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 108,449 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 108,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,107 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,324 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))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 94,324 miles

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

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 10 Jul 2019 89,822 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 21 Jun 2018 86,945 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 84,033 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,532 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 77,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,160 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,008 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,320 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 55,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,822 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,507 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,269 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 34,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,314 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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M1 UJX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M1 UJX, 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 M1 UJX registered?

M1 UJX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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