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LS05 HKO

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,016 mi
Last recorded160,016 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 HKO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 160,016 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2019 152,518 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 146,042 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 146,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2017 135,692 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 131,040 miles

Headlamps frosted

Nearside Rear wheel has slightly restricted free movement

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 120,360 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,612 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 107,612 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 92,766 miles

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

front brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 80,748 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,543 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,804 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 57,330 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,661 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 37,719 miles

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

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

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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LS05 HKO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LS05 HKO, 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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LS05 HKO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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