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LG05 XLU

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,029 mi
Last recorded158,029 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 XLU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 158,029 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 150,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 137,583 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 126,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub to arm bush - Recommend Attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub to arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 126,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub to arm bush - Recommend Attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub to arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 118,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 106,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material visible parts of all brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front, lower forward control arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 106,134 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material visible parts of all brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front, lower forward control arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 99,360 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 98,209 miles

Brake requirements only just met, advise further attention to vac system and braking system in general

Bulb Warning indicates a fault on dash but all lights working at time of test

Front headlights deteriorated but still showing beam image

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring inspection of items

Fail 22 Nov 2018 98,209 miles

Brake requirements only just met, advise further attention to vac system and braking system in general

Brake servo defective or ineffective Brake pedal hard no servo effect, pipe kinked, unkinked during prs servo assist retuned ok, passed rbt but advise further attention (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Bulb Warning indicates a fault on dash but all lights working at time of test

Front headlights deteriorated but still showing beam image

Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Switched off with obd scanner advise system may need attention (7.1.6 (a))

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring inspection of items

Windscreen washer not working added water (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2016 98,176 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 98,004 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front head lights slightly cloudy, advised customer to polish them

Pass 29 Oct 2014 98,004 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front head lights slightly cloudy, advised customer to polish them

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,234 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

passenger windows tinted

Fail 17 Sep 2013 90,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

passenger windows tinted

Fail 13 Sep 2013 90,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,891 miles

advise airbag light on

Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,729 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,876 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner side wall and offsiode front tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,051 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,743 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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LG05 XLU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LG05 XLU, 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 LG05 XLU registered?

LG05 XLU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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