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AK05 CEJ

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

375,244 mi
Last recorded375,244 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CEJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 375,244 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 374,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Day time running light working instead of halo. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Day time running light working instead of halo. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 372,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour YELLOW EMERGANCY BULB WORKING ON HALO LIGHT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour YELLOW EMERGANCY BULB WORKING ON HALO LIGHT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS DETERIORATED. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources FLICKERING. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 366,716 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 359,408 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 343,352 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 343,132 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended lock mechanism (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 320,828 miles

Offside Rear seat belt catch faulty.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 302,428 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 301,971 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 276,717 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 250,366 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 227,074 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 227,030 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 201,501 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 178,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 154,066 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 128,211 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 127,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 103,979 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 76,130 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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AK05 CEJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK05 CEJ, 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 AK05 CEJ registered?

AK05 CEJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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