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MJ05 PJO

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,477 mi
Last recorded117,477 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 117,477 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 104,221 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,798 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 100,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 96,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 89,604 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,729 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 May 2013 76,383 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 May 2012 73,119 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 73,119 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 67,910 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 67,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 57,634 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,032 miles

handbrake travell getting high

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2009 50,026 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres getting low

handbrake travel getting high

nails in both rear tyres

rear nunberplate starting to deteriorate

small cut osf tyre inner edge

small stonechips centre screen

Pass 22 May 2008 43,539 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 PJO 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 MJ05 PJO, 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 PJO registered?

MJ05 PJO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is MJ05 PJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ05 PJO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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