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LGZ 5350

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

183,382 mi
Last recorded183,382 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGZ 5350
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 183,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 182,490 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 181,111 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 178,242 miles

Central Brake light not working.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 178,199 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake light not working.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 173,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2021 173,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 170,443 miles

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 14 May 2020 169,686 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 155,328 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 139,180 miles

bit of a clonk in steering rack no play found

Pass 11 Jan 2017 132,702 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 132,702 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Rear bush/bearing collapsed. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 122,865 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load casing damaged (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 116,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 116,511 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

injector seal leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2014 96,673 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,120 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,253 miles

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

Unable to see if repair on road wheel adequately done due to spray painted over.Strong advise on new wheel

Fail 28 Feb 2012 84,246 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,568 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 63,689 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 48,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,908 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,714 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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LGZ 5350 is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LGZ 5350, 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 LGZ 5350 registered?

LGZ 5350 is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is LGZ 5350 safe to buy?

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