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AV55 EVJ

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,216 mi
Last recorded55,216 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EVJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 55,216 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 47,668 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 46,359 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 46,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 45,851 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 45,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 45,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 45,214 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 44,974 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,549 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,143 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 43,416 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 43,413 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,953 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,650 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 40,650 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2013 38,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 38,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 30,606 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 30,605 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 26,233 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,754 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front discs

Fail 7 Jul 2010 22,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front discs

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,442 miles

ADVISE, FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED, NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 26 Aug 2009 20,442 miles

ADVISE, FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED, NOT TO EXCESS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,954 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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AV55 EVJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV55 EVJ, 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 AV55 EVJ registered?

AV55 EVJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is AV55 EVJ safe to buy?

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