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GY05 LDL

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,780 mi
Last recorded94,780 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LDL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 94,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 90,479 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 86,720 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 84,073 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 84,073 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 80,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 77,056 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,854 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,033 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 51,278 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

o/s/f tyre getting low.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,278 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

o/s/f tyre getting low.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,756 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting low.

chip in n/s swept area of screen.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,252 miles

chip in n/s part of screen.

no emissions print out as readings were so low.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,314 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,368 miles

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)

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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GY05 LDL is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY05 LDL, 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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GY05 LDL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is GY05 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 LDL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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