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WJ55 TGY

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,716 mi
Last recorded176,716 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 176,716 miles

Exhaust blow

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

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

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))

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2024 171,354 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 166,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 156,340 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 156,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

cannot test some underbody items due to factory trim

Pass 15 Nov 2019 148,131 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 134,285 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 134,250 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear inc all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 123,880 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides from the tank to renew (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,795 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 111,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 98,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to renew (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,265 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,553 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,382 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,662 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,845 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 18,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,200 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 TGY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TGY, 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 WJ55 TGY registered?

WJ55 TGY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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