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LK05 SXF

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,820 mi
Last recorded157,820 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 SXF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 157,820 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 153,945 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 148,410 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamp lens faded (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front lower arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 144,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear road wheel has had weld repair

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 139,428 miles

3rd brake light inop

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2013 134,220 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light not working.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 123,485 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 123,483 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 114,529 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 104,256 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 104,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 84,394 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2010 84,394 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,404 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,571 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,559 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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LK05 SXF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LK05 SXF, 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 LK05 SXF registered?

LK05 SXF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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