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LR05 VLB

2005 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,971 mi
Last recorded136,971 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 VLB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 136,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 135,750 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 135,654 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 135,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 133,048 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 133,048 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 118,586 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 113,185 miles

Emissions Too Clean No Print Out

Pass 19 May 2017 111,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Nearside Rear door damaged

Oil leak engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2017 111,893 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Nearside Rear door damaged

Oil leak engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 110,647 miles

front exhaust flexi pipes deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2015 108,314 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)

misting of diesel around fuel filler neck & inner wheel arch area's

oil leak from engine area

Pass 21 May 2014 107,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 May 2013 104,695 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 105,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 May 2012 101,922 miles

both front tyres are cracking and worn on inner edge

light damage too both zones of screen

tyre infation warning light on

Fail 24 May 2012 101,922 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are cracking and worn on inner edge

light damage too both zones of screen

tyre infation warning light on

Pass 24 May 2011 98,626 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 May 2010 96,501 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 94,025 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 90,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 90,887 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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LR05 VLB is a 2005 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LR05 VLB, 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 LR05 VLB registered?

LR05 VLB is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is LR05 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 VLB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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