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LN55 UVW

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,714 mi
Last recorded179,714 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 UVW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 179,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 162,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 148,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 135,794 miles

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

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

engine and undercover fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2019 135,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine and undercover fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 129,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corossion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corossion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes slightly deteroiated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body panels fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 129,958 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corossion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corossion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes slightly deteroiated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body panels fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 124,677 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 119,187 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 119,187 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 114,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 114,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 107,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 99,356 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 91,712 miles

REAR/PADS/LOW

Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,613 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,811 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 45,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 45,308 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 31,746 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 UVW is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black 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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

LN55 UVW is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is LN55 UVW safe to buy?

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