CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ55 GVC

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,650 mi
Last recorded129,650 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 GVC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 129,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 126,976 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 123,121 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 118,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 118,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 115,825 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 112,182 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 112,013 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 109,564 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 109,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 104,047 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 104,039 miles

Emissions not tested too much oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 100,562 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,685 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 94,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect direction. (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,421 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside edge and splits in bald part of tread.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 88,299 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside edge and splits in bald part of tread.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,015 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,015 miles

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(rear tyres wearing close on edge)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 68,218 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 56,989 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 50,208 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,761 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 36,077 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,050 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
Full BMW 535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJ55 GVC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PJ55 GVC, 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

How do I check the history of PJ55 GVC?

You can check the full history of PJ55 GVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ55 GVC registered?

PJ55 GVC is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is PJ55 GVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ55 GVC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ55 GVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJ55 GVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.