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SC54 JJS

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,642 mi
Last recorded134,642 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 JJS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 134,642 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear suspension arm bushes worn

slight movement in both front arm front bushes

Fail 13 Jan 2023 134,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear suspension arm bushes worn

slight movement in both front arm front bushes

Pass 20 Dec 2021 128,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,614 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 118,553 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 118,516 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 111,849 miles

manufactures under trays fitted preventing proper inspection of some components

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 103,753 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR OF FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 96,841 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR OF FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,290 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,869 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,443 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,481 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,958 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,945 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 32,209 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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SC54 JJS is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SC54 JJS, 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 SC54 JJS registered?

SC54 JJS is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is SC54 JJS safe to buy?

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