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LK05 UBL

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,455 mi
Last recorded147,455 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 UBL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 147,455 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 143,893 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 143,893 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 138,080 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 138,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 129,827 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 129,754 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 120,577 miles

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

emissions clean gas analyser not able to produce printout

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 110,459 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 100,203 miles

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 2 Mar 2010 87,388 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 87,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 87,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,026 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,554 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 UBL is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK05 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

LK05 UBL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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