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LS55 XAC

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

154,139 mi
Last recorded154,139 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 XAC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 154,139 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 146,476 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 141,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Jul 2023 134,326 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 129,114 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 124,023 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 116,362 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 108,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 102,158 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 92,597 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly PARK BRAKE JUST MET LIMITS STRIP CHECK (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 92,597 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly PARK BRAKE JUST MET LIMITS STRIP CHECK (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 79,667 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 78,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,363 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,522 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,654 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,836 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,350 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 18,536 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,873 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 XAC is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS55 XAC registered?

LS55 XAC is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is LS55 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 XAC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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