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WJ05 JNK

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

284,386 mi
Last recorded284,386 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 JNK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 284,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 269,238 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake need adjustment

Pass 28 Sep 2020 259,474 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 258,383 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 256,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 256,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 252,724 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes protected in sealent

Fail 27 Sep 2017 252,722 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes protected in sealent

Pass 27 Sep 2016 249,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes protected in grease and sealent

front both sides inner steering joint has slight play

oil leak

under tray fited

Pass 13 Aug 2015 244,075 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 240,825 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 240,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 240,825 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 205,416 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 205,416 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 177,859 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2012 177,856 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tow bar sie lights not working

Pass 7 Mar 2011 148,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 148,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 120,009 miles

ACTIVE STEERING WARNING LIGHT ON

OIL LEAK AROUND TURBO

Fail 8 Mar 2010 120,009 miles

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

ACTIVE STEERING WARNING LIGHT ON

OIL LEAK AROUND TURBO

Pass 27 Feb 2009 96,444 miles

air bag light on

steering light on no fault found

Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,882 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 64,882 miles

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

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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WJ05 JNK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ05 JNK, 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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WJ05 JNK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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