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LB55 UXD

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

184,135 mi
Last recorded184,135 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 UXD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 184,135 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 174,474 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 267,774 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 250,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 239,165 miles

parking brake limit just met

Pass 3 Jun 2021 140,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake limit just met

Pass 7 Jan 2021 135,908 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 198,456 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise parking brake adjustment

Pass 5 Oct 2018 177,829 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 97,487 miles

Nearside Front tyer worn on edges perished on side wall

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyer worn on edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2017 97,487 miles

Nearside Front tyer worn on edges perished on side wall

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyer worn on edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2016 91,896 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,804 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,938 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,428 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,185 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 62,406 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 UXD is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 UXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB55 UXD registered?

LB55 UXD is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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