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2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

186,988 mi
Last recorded186,988 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 SEO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 186,988 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 179,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 173,733 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 168,039 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 168,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 157,187 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 142,545 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 128,516 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 113,622 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 102,596 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre worn in the center of the tread

Pass 23 Jan 2017 96,581 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,763 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,144 miles

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,321 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,055 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 51,016 miles

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

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

Offside 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 5 Aug 2010 41,995 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,819 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 11,399 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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PJ05 SEO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PJ05 SEO, 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 PJ05 SEO registered?

PJ05 SEO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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