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A9 NLJ

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,554 mi
Last recorded118,554 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 NLJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 118,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 115,627 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 115,613 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 111,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 108,517 miles

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

under trays fitted as standard

Fail 25 Oct 2022 108,517 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted as standard

Pass 5 Nov 2021 106,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section, clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 104,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp snapped adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both nearside and offside brakes grating sound brake pads good low usage?

Pass 5 Nov 2019 101,536 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low effort recorded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,710 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

Fail 15 Nov 2018 97,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

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Pass 21 Nov 2017 92,695 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 86,496 miles

Nearside Rear park brake effort low

Pass 15 Dec 2015 79,734 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 62,860 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,849 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2010 46,604 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,589 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,834 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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A9 NLJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A9 NLJ, 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 A9 NLJ registered?

A9 NLJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is A9 NLJ safe to buy?

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