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R40 JNT

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,423 mi
Last recorded177,423 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 JNT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 177,423 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 163,122 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 155,004 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 146,870 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 132,874 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 13 Sep 2014 114,507 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 96,906 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,677 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 88,673 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,528 miles

emission level too low to be detected

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

nearside and offside rear tyres low tread and worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,472 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 63,204 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 51,011 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 51,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R40 JNT is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R40 JNT, 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 R40 JNT registered?

R40 JNT is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is R40 JNT safe to buy?

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