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LR55 FVT

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,358 mi
Last recorded105,358 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 FVT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 105,358 miles

Front brake pipes coated in grease, slightly corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Non standard exhaust fitted

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 100,566 miles

both front break pipe corroded cleaned and greased

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 97,045 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 94,672 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 90,757 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 90,757 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,429 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,597 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,695 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

crack on nearside h/lamp bracket

Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,341 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,243 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 55,233 miles

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak.

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,626 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,843 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low on inner

Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,843 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres wearing low on inner

Fail 26 Mar 2012 41,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,580 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 33,146 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,604 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 22,548 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,926 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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LR55 FVT is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LR55 FVT, 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 LR55 FVT registered?

LR55 FVT is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is LR55 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 FVT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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