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LT05 WGU

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,431 mi
Last recorded156,431 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 156,431 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 156,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 155,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front hose mounting slightly loose

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 148,497 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have minimal fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

plastic covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of certain items.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 148,484 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have minimal fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

plastic covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of certain items.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 142,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 134,306 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 134,306 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 126,524 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 119,803 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 112,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 95,350 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,892 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 84,812 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,092 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,753 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,468 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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LT05 WGU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LT05 WGU, 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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LT05 WGU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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