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MJ55 OGH

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

208,360 mi
Last recorded208,360 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 OGH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 208,360 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 204,671 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 200,967 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2024 180,404 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 180,280 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 174,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 156,226 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 140,847 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 119,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 110,217 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 105,119 miles

brake pipes heavily greased unable to fully inspect

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2016 100,836 miles

Undertray fitted covering underbody components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 96,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,276 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,119 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,984 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,193 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,193 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,775 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,302 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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MJ55 OGH is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MJ55 OGH, 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 MJ55 OGH registered?

MJ55 OGH is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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