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LT55 MXU

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,786 mi
Last recorded160,786 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 MXU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 160,786 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 158,250 miles

Engine Cover/Under-trays fitted preventing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF & OSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative in case of multiple reverse light

Fail 10 Oct 2020 158,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working NSR & OSR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine Cover/Under-trays fitted preventing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF & OSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative in case of multiple reverse light

Pass 6 Aug 2019 151,904 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 140,073 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 12 Jun 2017 133,267 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Pass 20 May 2016 129,034 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 124,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake increase rate slightly low

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 124,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake increase rate slightly low

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 124,682 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across beam to rear wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 124,079 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all front and rear (2.4.F.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 118,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 118,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 107,377 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2013 107,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,299 miles

air bag light on

Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,962 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,941 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,885 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,161 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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LT55 MXU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LT55 MXU, 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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LT55 MXU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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