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LA05 NCF

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

217,301 mi
Last recorded217,301 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 NCF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 217,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 216,592 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 216,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 216,404 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 209,989 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 209,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 199,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 177,021 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 175,486 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 174,768 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 169,506 miles

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

Play in Offside rear lower suspension arm outer bush

Stonechips front screen

Fail 7 Jun 2017 169,506 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Play in Offside rear lower suspension arm outer bush

Stonechips front screen

Pass 14 Jun 2016 164,902 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing

rear brake pads wearing low

stone chips front screen

wear to front brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2015 159,285 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight buckle to nearside front road wheel

slight delamination to drivers door mirror glass

stonechips front screen

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 150,081 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner and outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2013 134,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 122,940 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 117,207 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 117,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 94,543 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 67,498 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 45,420 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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LA05 NCF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA05 NCF, 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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LA05 NCF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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