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LL05 GWX

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,160 mi
Last recorded166,160 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 GWX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 166,160 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 156,186 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 151,280 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 151,280 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 145,456 miles

parking brake lever high

Fail 15 Sep 2022 145,454 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

parking brake lever high

Pass 15 Sep 2021 136,035 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 131,193 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 131,193 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 122,378 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 113,903 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 30 May 2018 113,903 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 106,148 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 106,148 miles

Front Coil spring not correctly located both (2.4.C.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 83,542 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 23 Aug 2013 78,175 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 78,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,796 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,805 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 Aug 2011 70,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,636 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 48,824 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,949 miles

damage to sidewalls on all tyres

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

no emission reading

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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LL05 GWX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LL05 GWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LL05 GWX registered?

LL05 GWX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is LL05 GWX safe to buy?

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