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L3 XKO

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,203 mi
Last recorded163,203 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 XKO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 163,203 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 163,203 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 146,844 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 131,088 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 104,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 100,359 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 99,901 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,656 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,049 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 85,902 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,226 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 68,226 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre on 2 mm

offside rear reversing light inop

tyre size 275/30/20

Pass 17 Sep 2008 43,025 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,507 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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L3 XKO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L3 XKO, 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 L3 XKO registered?

L3 XKO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is L3 XKO safe to buy?

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