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LR55 PVK

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,189 mi
Last recorded131,189 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 PVK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 131,189 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 130,487 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 130,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 129,117 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 128,050 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,212 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 123,829 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 114,002 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jun 2018 109,373 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 109,373 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 108,579 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 108,570 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 99,461 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 99,447 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear brake hose end of pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear brake hose end of the pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bushes where attaches to hub (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,757 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 91,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,232 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lower suspension arm pin/bush making a creaking noise

Fail 4 Mar 2014 84,224 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lower suspension arm pin/bush making a creaking noise

Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,156 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 76,146 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,548 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 67,539 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 57,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise creaking noise from nearside rear suspension

Fail 21 Feb 2011 57,516 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise creaking noise from nearside rear suspension

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,201 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,885 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 PVK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PVK, 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 PVK registered?

LR55 PVK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LR55 PVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 PVK shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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