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LN05 ZGK

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

237,760 mi
Last recorded237,760 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 ZGK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 237,760 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 225,864 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 205,031 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 191,846 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 191,821 miles
Pass 30 May 2021 181,031 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 180,193 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 160,919 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 153,692 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 144,584 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2014 117,991 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 107,077 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 96,610 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 96,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 82,086 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

stone chips front windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,153 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,975 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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LN05 ZGK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LN05 ZGK, 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

How do I check the history of LN05 ZGK?

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What year was LN05 ZGK registered?

LN05 ZGK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is LN05 ZGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 ZGK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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