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B18 NDJ

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,169 mi
Last recorded139,169 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 NDJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 139,169 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 124,677 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Jun 2020 117,624 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 26 Jun 2020 117,619 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,046 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,763 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,426 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,384 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,371 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 46,370 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,701 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low in centre

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,135 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 32,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,024 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,184 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,242 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,515 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 24,469 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,262 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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B18 NDJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B18 NDJ, 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 B18 NDJ registered?

B18 NDJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is B18 NDJ safe to buy?

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