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LF05 XNW

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,767 mi
Last recorded157,767 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 XNW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 157,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 137,250 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 116,093 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 104,939 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 100,947 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 100,947 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 100,935 miles

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

front brake disc's corroded & pitted up.

nearside rear suspension lower privot arm bushe area rust signs.

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

note: nearside rear parking brake low performance.

offside rear tyre 3.mm tread depth.

rear brake disc's corroded & pitted up.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,470 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 96,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,118 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,458 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 90,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on the outside edge of the tires tread

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the outside edge of the tires tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,714 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 82,563 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 82,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,033 miles

Tyre monitoring warning light indicates a fault

Fail 1 Mar 2013 74,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre monitoring warning light indicates a fault

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,179 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,921 miles

front and rear number plate slightly dirty

Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,794 miles

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,755 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 38,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 31,257 miles

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

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

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 XNW is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XNW, 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 LF05 XNW registered?

LF05 XNW is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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