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LR55 ZPL

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

201,193 mi
Last recorded201,193 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 201,193 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 194,607 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 185,234 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rears corroding lightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 178,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 167,633 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 165,967 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 161,920 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 144,485 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 144,485 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,206 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inside

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,086 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 97,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front flex pipe slight blow

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Position Lamp O/S/F - intermitant fault

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 88,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,094 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,454 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,467 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Feb 2009 49,242 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 ZPL is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LR55 ZPL, 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 ZPL registered?

LR55 ZPL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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