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WJ55 SRO

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

177,842 mi
Last recorded177,842 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 SRO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 177,842 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 177,800 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 177,531 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 177,389 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 169,661 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 143,638 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 131,177 miles

Rear suspension bushes becoming unbonded

Pass 8 May 2018 129,164 miles

rear bushes becoming unbonded

Pass 22 May 2017 117,583 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)

Fail 22 May 2017 117,583 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 102,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 82,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 68,732 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,149 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,733 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,453 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,246 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,415 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,788 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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WJ55 SRO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WJ55 SRO, 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

How do I check the history of WJ55 SRO?

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What year was WJ55 SRO registered?

WJ55 SRO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WJ55 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ55 SRO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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