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LB54 GWC

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,272 mi
Last recorded153,272 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 GWC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 153,272 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 134,975 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 113,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 104,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated giving weak beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 96,717 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lower covers fitted

nearside front headlamp condensated

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2020 96,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on the edges

lower covers fitted

nearside front headlamp condensated

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,688 miles

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2019 89,688 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,272 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,666 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 77,666 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,432 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 62,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center stop lamp n/w

Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,740 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,899 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,895 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,606 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,926 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 20,061 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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LB54 GWC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LB54 GWC, 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 LB54 GWC registered?

LB54 GWC is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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