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LS55 ZLN

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,782 mi
Last recorded140,782 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 ZLN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 140,782 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 131,017 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 124,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 118,459 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 110,862 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 110,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 101,257 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 97,974 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 89,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

n/s front jacking point block is missing

no emissions detected

Fail 3 Feb 2015 89,496 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

n/s front jacking point block is missing

no emissions detected

Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,260 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,973 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 63,973 miles

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

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

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

air bag and seat belt restraint warning light on

covers fitted restricting inspection

edges on front tyres worn

front brake discs corroding

Pass 6 May 2011 54,125 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 43,375 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 30,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 30,625 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 ZLN is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZLN, 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 ZLN is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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