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LJ55 PDU

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

210,495 mi
Last recorded210,495 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PDU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 210,495 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 203,922 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 202,380 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 194,619 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 184,156 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 166,308 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 147,977 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 124,259 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 107,771 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 101,683 miles

rear tyres slightly worn in areas

Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,070 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,183 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 64,183 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2008 54,423 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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LJ55 PDU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LJ55 PDU, 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 LJ55 PDU registered?

LJ55 PDU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is LJ55 PDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 PDU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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