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LB54 ZJJ

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,116 mi
Last recorded163,116 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 163,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 156,306 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 144,669 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 133,099 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 130,559 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 130,558 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 121,618 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 121,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 107,173 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2017 99,986 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 94,644 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 94,644 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 90,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,645 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,678 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 80,677 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,010 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 66,635 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 60,517 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,319 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,928 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 16,113 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 16,113 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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 ZJJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZJJ, 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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LB54 ZJJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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