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VU05 JVJ

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

153,856 mi
Last recorded153,856 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 JVJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 153,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 144,998 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear number plate

Fail 1 Feb 2020 144,994 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side upper arm bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 4 wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear number plate

Pass 16 Nov 2018 135,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 128,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 122,100 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,732 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 99,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 90,916 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,882 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,677 miles

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

nearside rear inner brake pad worn

offside rear inner brake pad worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cuts in tread on nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre out of shape

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre out of shape

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre out of shape

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,988 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,108 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear slightly on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting wear slightly on inner edge

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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VU05 JVJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 VU05 JVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 JVJ registered?

VU05 JVJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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