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P28 JEB

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,871 mi
Last recorded115,871 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 JEB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 115,871 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 108,456 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 102,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 98,047 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,108 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 84,108 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,236 miles

oil leaking

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 78,236 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leaking

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 72,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,737 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 67,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 62,614 miles

Both front tyres inner and outter edges worn low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the outter sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 62,603 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres inner and outter edges worn low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the outter sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,303 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,191 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,682 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P28 JEB is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P28 JEB, 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 P28 JEB registered?

P28 JEB is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is P28 JEB safe to buy?

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