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LF05 EBK

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,900 mi
Last recorded127,900 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 EBK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 127,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

handbrake lever high

Fail 7 Nov 2019 127,899 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 19 Oct 2018 123,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 116,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 107,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 88,648 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 74,035 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,992 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,075 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,515 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,797 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 32,796 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 24,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,837 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,817 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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LF05 EBK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LF05 EBK, 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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LF05 EBK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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