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LN55 VFR

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,222 mi
Last recorded151,222 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 151,222 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 140,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft boot slight leak

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & nearside rear lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

emits blue smoke

Fail 4 May 2017 140,777 miles

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

Offside Road wheel cracked & nearside rear wheels (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft boot slight leak

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & nearside rear lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

emits blue smoke

Pass 13 May 2016 123,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/ & n/s/rear lower arm inner bush split

Pass 27 Apr 2015 106,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 93,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 May 2013 82,665 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 71,933 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 61,030 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 49,489 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,244 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 VFR is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

LN55 VFR is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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