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LM55 ABK

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

181,818 mi
Last recorded181,818 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 ABK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 181,818 miles

Nearside front coil spring poor condition.

Slight play both rear bottom arm lower bushes.

Pass 1 Mar 2025 166,213 miles

Front brake discs scored.

Pass 1 Dec 2023 158,098 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 154,519 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 147,227 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 138,993 miles

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

all four tyres close to wheel archers

Pass 8 Mar 2019 130,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 121,683 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 112,033 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 107,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 94,854 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 89,531 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 May 2014 89,531 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 79,523 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,307 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,812 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on the inside

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LM55 ABK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LM55 ABK, 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 LM55 ABK registered?

LM55 ABK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is LM55 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 ABK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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