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M5 MJY

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,317 mi
Last recorded112,317 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 MJY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 112,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 106,853 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight movement in front D Bushes

Fail 15 Feb 2020 106,853 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight movement in front D Bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2019 103,965 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 101,512 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 101,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,315 miles

N/S/R Shock absorber soft

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,175 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

parking brake effort 16%

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 95,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

parking brake effort 16%

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 91,529 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,480 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,226 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,563 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 67,186 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 67,186 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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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M5 MJY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M5 MJY, 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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M5 MJY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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