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MJ05 LLO

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,612 mi
Last recorded168,612 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LLO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 168,612 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 151,200 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 136,088 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 136,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 119,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 109,547 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 98,220 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on inner edge advise wheel alignment

Pass 11 May 2010 92,209 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 81,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 70,402 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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MJ05 LLO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LLO, 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 MJ05 LLO registered?

MJ05 LLO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is MJ05 LLO safe to buy?

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