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L9 WCF

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,826 mi
Last recorded159,826 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 WCF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 159,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 154,737 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 152,691 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 152,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 150,338 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 145,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 132,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 112,312 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2017 100,202 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,269 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 91,249 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 10 Apr 2015 78,035 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,048 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 51,213 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 42,832 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,031 miles

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,929 miles

1 rear tyres near 1.6mm limit. 2 rear brake pads geting low.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 31,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,014 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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L9 WCF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L9 WCF, 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 L9 WCF registered?

L9 WCF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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The MOT history for L9 WCF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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