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LB55 PPV

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

201,206 mi
Last recorded201,206 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 PPV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 201,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 194,859 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 190,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 181,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 177,094 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 175,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 175,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 157,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play back arm (2.2.B.1f)

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Apr 2017 156,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 20 Jan 2016 147,361 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 140,257 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 130,120 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 108,458 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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,663 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 84,013 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 75,642 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,212 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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LB55 PPV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LB55 PPV, 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 LB55 PPV registered?

LB55 PPV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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