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RJ55 LWF

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

189,829 mi
Last recorded189,829 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 LWF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 189,829 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi joint in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2024 184,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Fail 7 Nov 2024 184,306 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust clamp missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Pass 15 Nov 2023 173,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 167,435 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 28 Jun 2021 164,080 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 160,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 158,099 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 153,628 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 147,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 141,324 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 133,287 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 133,286 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 128,595 miles

vehicle emits smoke @ idle

Fail 5 Apr 2013 128,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle emits smoke @ idle

Pass 8 Aug 2012 119,586 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,586 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 97,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,272 miles

Stone chip in winscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,878 miles

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

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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RJ55 LWF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJ55 LWF, 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 RJ55 LWF registered?

RJ55 LWF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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