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AJ55 OPF

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

152,000 mi
Last recorded152,000 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OPF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 152,000 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 149,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 141,829 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 136,047 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 129,148 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 126,485 miles

** offside front tyre worn on edges and feathering 225/50/17 RFT **

both front antiroll bar 'd' bushes worn

both front lower trailing suspension arm inner bushes worn

bulb failure warning on - both rear outer side lights not working

offside front steering arm inner joint slight play

offside rear hand brake weak

Pass 27 Aug 2016 121,515 miles

both front antiroll bar 'd' bushes worn

nearside front tyre worn low 225/50/17 rft

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 27 Aug 2016 121,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front antiroll bar 'd' bushes worn

nearside front tyre worn low 225/50/17 rft

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 11 Aug 2015 112,579 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 102,587 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 81,677 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,366 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 59,887 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,622 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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AJ55 OPF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AJ55 OPF, 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 AJ55 OPF registered?

AJ55 OPF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is AJ55 OPF safe to buy?

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