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LG55 FSO

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,161 mi
Last recorded193,161 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 FSO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 193,161 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 187,819 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 187,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 176,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes starting corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 161,508 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 156,278 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 145,454 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 131,968 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)

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2015 131,968 miles

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

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)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2014 116,795 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 116,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 100,391 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 89,675 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front brake discs worn

no emissions print to low to read

sill covers

Pass 17 Oct 2012 89,675 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front brake discs worn

no emissions print to low to read

sill covers

Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,090 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Oct 2011 80,088 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear tyres not of run-flat type

plastic trim fitted to both outer sills

plastic under-tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,892 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 69,724 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

245/40-18 y run flat

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 58,817 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,008 miles

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

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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LG55 FSO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG55 FSO, 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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What year was LG55 FSO registered?

LG55 FSO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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