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WK05 JRV

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,331 mi
Last recorded198,331 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 JRV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 198,331 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 198,029 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 190,170 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 190,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 181,998 miles

stone chip to front screen

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

engine management light on

Fail 28 Sep 2017 181,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

stone chip to front screen

Pass 5 Sep 2016 174,258 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Engine management light on

Stone chip to front screen

Pass 18 May 2015 166,313 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 3 Mar 2014 149,204 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 149,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 29 Apr 2013 129,935 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 126,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 105,859 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 81,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,326 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 26,771 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,703 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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WK05 JRV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WK05 JRV, 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 WK05 JRV registered?

WK05 JRV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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