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LN55 SSX

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,697 mi
Last recorded155,697 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 SSX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 155,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 143,215 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2023 125,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2023 125,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,867 miles

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))

covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,854 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres wearing from edges

Pass 29 Sep 2017 68,575 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,434 miles

both rear tyres wearing from inner edges

engine covers and chassis covers fitted preventing inspection of some testable items

Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,202 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,266 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

n/s/r alloy signs of repair

n/s/r tyre cut on outer wall

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r alloy signs of repair

Fail 5 Sep 2013 53,266 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

n/s/r tyre cut on outer wall

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r alloy signs of repair

Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,354 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,699 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,868 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,995 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,793 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Outer Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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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LN55 SSX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LN55 SSX, 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 LN55 SSX registered?

LN55 SSX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 4 October 2005.

Is LN55 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 SSX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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