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EJ55 LPC

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,655 mi
Last recorded49,655 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 LPC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,655 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 49,653 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,115 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,289 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

plastic covers fitted on underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,960 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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EJ55 LPC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ55 LPC, 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

How do I check the history of EJ55 LPC?

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What year was EJ55 LPC registered?

EJ55 LPC is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is EJ55 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 LPC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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