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GJ55 LCX

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,878 mi
Last recorded136,878 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 LCX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 136,878 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 12 Feb 2024 136,781 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 16 Feb 2023 127,803 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 7 Feb 2023 127,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 8 Feb 2022 116,200 miles

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

Manufactures under covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,852 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 98,786 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,584 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 85,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge balled (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge balled (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,435 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2017 58,414 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 45,505 miles

small cut in nsr tyre tred

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions to low to get printout

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,686 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,850 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 43,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,717 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,680 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,569 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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GJ55 LCX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GJ55 LCX, 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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What year was GJ55 LCX registered?

GJ55 LCX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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