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B3 JMA

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,932 mi
Last recorded105,932 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JMA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 105,932 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 104,765 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 102,798 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 100,232 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,669 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 96,360 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 90,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall curb like damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2018 87,897 miles

HEADLAMP CLEANSING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 87,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning system inoperative

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 84,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre damaged sidewall

Oil leak Engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 81,741 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

brake warning light on

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,409 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 78,406 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,509 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 73,384 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,975 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 67,975 miles

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

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 13 Sep 2012 65,125 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,380 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,397 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2008 36,660 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,767 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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B3 JMA is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B3 JMA, 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 B3 JMA registered?

B3 JMA is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is B3 JMA safe to buy?

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