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LA55 WTX

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,183 mi
Last recorded186,183 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 WTX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 186,183 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 184,584 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 181,394 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 179,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 173,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 160,226 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 160,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 151,592 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 151,590 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 145,183 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 136,383 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 136,377 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 117,757 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 117,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 92,659 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 66,714 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 57,420 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,400 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall protection strip

offside front tyre worn on insideedge close to limit

Fail 25 Nov 2010 45,097 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear tyre sidewall protection strips cut

Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,097 miles

rear tyre sidewall protection strips cut

Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,630 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 31,630 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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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LA55 WTX 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 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LA55 WTX, 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 LA55 WTX registered?

LA55 WTX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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