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MJ55 ZKM

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,485 mi
Last recorded187,485 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 ZKM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 187,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 180,073 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides front brake pads wearing thin, n/s front & rear tyres worn close to legal limit, n/s/f anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slightly damaged, parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Apr 2014 171,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

complete underbody has trays fitted front to rear

oil leak slight misting under body

Fail 4 Apr 2014 171,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

complete underbody has trays fitted front to rear

oil leak slight misting under body

Pass 8 Apr 2013 162,094 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 153,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 146,333 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 146,325 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 113,329 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 74,794 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 ZKM is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZKM, 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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MJ55 ZKM is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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