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LK54 OTX

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,987 mi
Last recorded136,987 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 OTX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 136,987 miles

Rear Parking brake some imbalance , nearside low and/or offside grabs ? overall effort ok.

Fail 9 Jan 2023 136,987 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Wet inside unable to check aim poor output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective little image, aim unsure of position (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall two areas to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake some imbalance , nearside low and/or offside grabs ? overall effort ok.

Pass 11 Jan 2022 132,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear/lower arm /front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 127,822 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 123,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2019 116,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 116,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 108,240 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play at inner joint.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 108,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front wipers deteriorated.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play at inner joint.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,792 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 100,792 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,799 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 82,267 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,830 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 77,830 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,777 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 70,583 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 55,151 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,424 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,851 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 25,632 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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LK54 OTX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LK54 OTX, 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 LK54 OTX registered?

LK54 OTX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is LK54 OTX safe to buy?

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