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LF05 LCK

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,419 mi
Last recorded121,419 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 LCK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 121,419 miles

All four tyres wearing slightly on inner & outer tread

Pass 24 Jun 2020 114,577 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 114,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 112,119 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 104,507 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 104,506 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 97,908 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 90,891 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 84,239 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 78,102 miles

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges low

Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,631 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions ok

Fail 10 Jul 2014 71,631 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions ok

Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,911 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 62,911 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 77,903 miles

emissions passed

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,531 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,549 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 14 Jul 2009 27,363 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,363 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 24,610 miles

lage plastic covers fitted . top engine .centre and both sides under vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2008 24,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

lage plastic covers fitted . top engine .centre and both sides under vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,925 miles

full engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2007 12,689 miles

top engine cover . front /centre and both side covers fitted under vehicle

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 LCK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey 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 LF05 LCK, 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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LF05 LCK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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