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LT05 VSY

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

191,539 mi
Last recorded191,539 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VSY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 191,539 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 186,315 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ........

Offside TRACK ROD END ..........

Fail 3 Apr 2023 186,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES ........

Offside TRACK ROD END ..........

Pass 6 Apr 2022 180,186 miles

Offside Front ARM INNER BUSH ..........

Offside TRACK ROD END ..............

Fail 30 Mar 2022 180,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front ARM INNER BUSH ..........

Offside TRACK ROD END ..............

Pass 2 Apr 2021 173,542 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI .........

Fail 29 Mar 2021 173,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT ............ (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST FLEXI .........

Pass 24 Mar 2020 168,965 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 168,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 161,635 miles

Offside INNER RACK JOINT PLAY PRESENT ....

Fail 16 Mar 2019 161,626 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH LIGHTS (4.1.4 (a))

Offside INNER RACK JOINT PLAY PRESENT ....

Pass 30 Mar 2018 153,886 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 148,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 143,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 134,756 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 134,754 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 128,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 128,827 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 116,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,335 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,840 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,370 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 77,370 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 62,776 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,525 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 46,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LT05 VSY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT05 VSY, 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 LT05 VSY registered?

LT05 VSY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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