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MJ05 CFD

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,688 mi
Last recorded172,688 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 CFD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 172,688 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 171,834 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 166,866 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 166,781 miles

Em light on

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 161,473 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 150,800 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 132,555 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 132,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 126,032 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 126,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 113,927 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 113,927 miles

Offside 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 104,635 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 90,036 miles

Incorrect mounting rubbers fitted to exhaust

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 85,514 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 76,143 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 68,481 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,646 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,962 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,982 miles

nearside front tyre has a shallow cut from the center of the tread to the outer sidewall. also cut on the inner tread niether raching chords.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 52,982 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has a shallow cut from the center of the tread to the outer sidewall. also cut on the inner tread niether raching chords.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MJ05 CFD is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MJ05 CFD, 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 MJ05 CFD registered?

MJ05 CFD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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