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LD55 YJN

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,384 mi
Last recorded115,384 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 115,384 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,922 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges worn both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 106,922 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges worn both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,404 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 94,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,858 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake ON 16% limit.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,359 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall,NO cords visable.

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall,NO cords visable.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 43,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,093 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 YJN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LD55 YJN, 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 LD55 YJN registered?

LD55 YJN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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