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LN55 UDP

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,984 mi
Last recorded184,984 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 UDP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 184,984 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 184,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 173,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 165,400 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 165,400 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 154,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 23 Nov 2019 154,251 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 24 Nov 2018 137,790 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,829 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 120,243 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 111,984 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 111,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 101,358 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,007 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,973 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 78,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Praking brake lamp on.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,971 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,552 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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LN55 UDP is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN55 UDP, 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 LN55 UDP registered?

LN55 UDP is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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