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L23 FKR

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,204 mi
Last recorded166,204 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 FKR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 166,204 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 145,001 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 142,101 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 139,023 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 137,158 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 135,236 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 124,873 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 124,872 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 118,498 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 118,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 111,696 miles

plastic covers concealing testable items

Fail 11 Apr 2017 111,696 miles

Central Rear seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (5.4.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault dash (5.4.2)

plastic covers concealing testable items

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,514 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,154 miles

Exhaust clamp split but still holding exhaust secure

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 44,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,205 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,183 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

noise from n/s/r suspension

Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,342 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,196 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,296 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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L23 FKR 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 85.7%.

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 L23 FKR, 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 L23 FKR registered?

L23 FKR is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is L23 FKR safe to buy?

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