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BJ55 WDW

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

190,097 mi
Last recorded190,097 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 WDW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 190,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 181,251 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine cover and offside under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 174,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater faint

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 165,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 160,974 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper blades starting to smear on screen

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 160,974 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flexi joint failed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Front wiper blades starting to smear on screen

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 149,604 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 141,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2018 131,684 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2017 124,823 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 891,809 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,307 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 94,880 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 94,880 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes showing corrosion

front and rear number/plate deteriated

n/s/f shock absorber transport blocks fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 93,705 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 88,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no.plate slight deterioration

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,426 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 80,426 miles

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

Passenger belt twisted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 74,450 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,132 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 60,123 miles

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

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

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 13 Nov 2008 47,716 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 47,716 miles

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

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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BJ55 WDW 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 78.3%.

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 BJ55 WDW, 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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BJ55 WDW is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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