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LJ05 DVR

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

172,654 mi
Last recorded172,654 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 DVR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 172,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged covered in repair

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 155,557 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 144,578 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 137,742 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 129,226 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,055 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 116,055 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,432 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both rear suspension air bags are perished

Brake pipes are corroded

Child seats fitted preventing full inspection of seat and seatbelts

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 27 Oct 2016 98,432 miles

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

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both rear suspension air bags are perished

Brake pipes are corroded

Child seats fitted preventing full inspection of seat and seatbelts

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Slight p,au in both front inner steering rack joints

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,679 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,145 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,236 miles

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

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 19 Jun 2012 59,739 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,526 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,957 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,756 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,196 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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LJ05 DVR is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ05 DVR, 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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LJ05 DVR is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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