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FP05 LCN

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

256,151 mi
Last recorded256,151 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 LCN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 256,151 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2024 248,378 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 29 Aug 2023 386,501 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 230,967 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 217,276 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 200,108 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 175,823 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 156,965 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 149,142 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 136,371 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 126,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 114,695 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 114,695 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 108,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,804 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,945 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,082 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 46,497 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 35,973 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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FP05 LCN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FP05 LCN, 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 FP05 LCN registered?

FP05 LCN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is FP05 LCN safe to buy?

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