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PJ55 OAV

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,291 mi
Last recorded122,291 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 OAV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 122,291 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under floor beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 115,108 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 102,932 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 100,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 88,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 183,101 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 181,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 181,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 158,557 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

handbrake travel near limits

some metal brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2010 133,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 133,146 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 104,045 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,526 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre thin

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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PJ55 OAV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OAV, 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 PJ55 OAV registered?

PJ55 OAV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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