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S26 DJE

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,153 mi
Last recorded193,153 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 DJE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 193,153 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 146,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

smoke emissons will not read on smoke meter

Fail 1 Mar 2022 186,261 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

smoke emissons will not read on smoke meter

Pass 23 Feb 2021 175,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 68,146 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 128,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 121,191 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 111,135 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 111,135 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 102,684 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 93,084 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,084 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 83,744 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 68,347 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 68,347 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,311 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,284 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,758 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,408 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 20,511 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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S26 DJE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S26 DJE, 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 S26 DJE registered?

S26 DJE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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