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LS55 HHB

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,625 mi
Last recorded160,625 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 HHB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 160,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 149,870 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 138,092 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear of engine but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 138,092 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear of engine but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 127,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 115,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 109,885 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 106,014 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 98,438 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 98,438 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 95,443 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,909 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 87,190 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,051 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,488 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,560 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,073 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,359 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,426 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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LS55 HHB is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LS55 HHB, 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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LS55 HHB is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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