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LC05 ETO

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,563 mi
Last recorded156,563 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 ETO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 156,563 miles

Advise offside rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 156,563 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise offside rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 151,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2020 151,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 143,972 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 138,471 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 130,647 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 125,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of safety belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner tie rod has play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 117,939 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 117,939 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 112,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 106,707 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 101,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2012 101,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 93,318 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 93,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 87,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 78,144 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 78,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2008 63,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LC05 ETO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC05 ETO, 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 LC05 ETO registered?

LC05 ETO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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