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LJ54 VHW

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,248 mi
Last recorded159,248 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 VHW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 159,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.45mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front side repeater not work every time

under tray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2017 159,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.45mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front side repeater not work every time

under tray/engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2016 135,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 135,203 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative system (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,935 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres stepped on inner edges NSR tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 11 Mar 2014 99,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsr and osr main suspension arms have slight bonding failure on the bushes

Fail 28 Feb 2014 99,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 4 Mar 2013 82,172 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,408 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in offside front suspention component joint

Fail 12 Oct 2012 80,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in offside front suspention component joint

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,473 miles

n/s/f headlight bracket broken.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,532 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Fail 4 Oct 2010 56,532 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,098 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 30,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,534 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,470 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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LJ54 VHW 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 64.7%.

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 LJ54 VHW, 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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LJ54 VHW is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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