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M20 JJN

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,341 mi
Last recorded179,341 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 JJN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 179,341 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 174,625 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 169,126 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 169,126 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 164,595 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 156,734 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 156,734 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 148,785 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 148,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 143,060 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 134,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 125,903 miles

Nearside 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 1 Sep 2017 124,907 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 111,445 miles

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

nearside front tyre nailed

Pass 8 Jan 2015 102,330 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 102,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 96,092 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

slight inbalance on rear foot brake

Fail 6 Feb 2014 96,092 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

slight inbalance on rear foot brake

Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 87,143 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 76,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 66,844 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 66,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2009 58,487 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 46,327 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 34,684 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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M20 JJN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M20 JJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M20 JJN registered?

M20 JJN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is M20 JJN safe to buy?

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