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AJ05 HFA

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

179,936 mi
Last recorded179,936 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HFA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 179,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Bonnet stay defective.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 171,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 163,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 156,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,396 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has a weld repair

Fail 3 Mar 2022 147,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture from brake hose across rear subframe and beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture from brake hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst during brake efficiency test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel has a weld repair

Pass 26 Feb 2021 141,404 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 136,869 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has a welding repair

Pass 22 Feb 2019 124,347 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 124,325 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust broken at front (where main pipes meets flexi). (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 112,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,774 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Fail 8 Mar 2017 104,771 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexy to center exhaust clamp broken and exhaust loose (7.1.1)

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

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

all 4 tyres have sidewall damage

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,412 miles

Cuts in all 4 tyre outer walls.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 99,412 miles

Cuts in all 4 tyre outer walls.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,744 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,430 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 74,422 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,330 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,043 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,323 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 22,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,442 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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AJ05 HFA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AJ05 HFA, 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 AJ05 HFA registered?

AJ05 HFA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is AJ05 HFA safe to buy?

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