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LB55 UXN

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,832 mi
Last recorded166,832 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 UXN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 166,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 164,720 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 162,334 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 159,333 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 156,180 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 156,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 148,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged in two separate places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel rim repaired by welding

Fail 22 Jul 2019 148,885 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged in two separate places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel rim repaired by welding

Pass 23 Jul 2018 143,293 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 140,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 138,420 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 135,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 131,512 miles

no reading on bet test

Fail 19 Jun 2014 131,512 miles

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

no reading on bet test

Pass 24 Jun 2013 126,476 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 126,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 120,144 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 111,144 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 98,139 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 83,629 miles

underbody covered in plastic trims/ standing rust on brake discs/

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 UXN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UXN, 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 UXN registered?

LB55 UXN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is LB55 UXN safe to buy?

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