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LJ55 TEU

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,293 mi
Last recorded109,293 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 TEU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 109,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 102,506 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,289 miles

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

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

side wall damage to osf tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2020 92,873 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 89,255 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 87,394 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,007 miles

parking brake just met requirements 16%

undercovers fitted obstructing some comonents

Fail 22 Feb 2017 85,003 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake just met requirements 16%

undercovers fitted obstructing some comonents

Pass 12 Mar 2016 80,012 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componants

Fail 5 Mar 2016 79,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,252 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,380 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,352 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,889 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,811 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,242 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 TEU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 LJ55 TEU, 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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LJ55 TEU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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