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LD55 DUV

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,973 mi
Last recorded167,973 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 DUV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 167,973 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 161,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 153,830 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 146,802 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 142,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 133,260 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 133,260 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust dpf fitted,no recorded emission results,actual 0.04

slight handbrake travel

Pass 20 Apr 2018 121,162 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust dpf fitted,no emission results

exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 118,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

handbrake slightly stiff/rough

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 118,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing on limit (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubbers showing deterioration

handbrake stiff/rough

o/s front tyre has slight cut

Pass 6 Apr 2015 108,432 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 108,432 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 98,894 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn tread

nearside front tyre inner edge bald!

Pass 27 Dec 2012 83,227 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner edge bald and worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn and feathered

offside rear tyre inner edge worn and feathered

offside tyre inner wall and shoulder splitting

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,846 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn.

wear/movement at nearside rear,lower,suspension arm to hub assembly bush/bolt.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 61,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads worn

Fail 16 Sep 2011 61,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads worn?

strong advise! offside front brake disc scoured

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads wearing thin? unable to see complete brake pads.

offside rear sidelight 1 of 2 not working?

rear brake lights not symetrical(n/s outer.o/s inner working)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 51,614 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads wearing thin? unable to see complete brake pads.

offside rear sidelight 1 of 2 not working?

rear brake lights not symetrical(n/s outer.o/s inner working)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 40,377 miles

245/35/19y Fronts

Nearside front tyre worn low inner and outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn badly inner edge. Rubber is blistering almost cords exposed.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 40,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

245/35/19y Fronts

275/30/19 y Rears

Nearside front tyre worn low inner and outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn badly inner edge. Rubber is blistering almost cords exposed.

Offside rear tyre on wear bars .

Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,738 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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LD55 DUV is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LD55 DUV, 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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LD55 DUV is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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