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LV05 DKK

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

176,085 mi
Last recorded176,085 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 DKK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 176,085 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 169,799 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS and OS. 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 169,727 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Spanner left/seized on bleed nipple of caliper.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS and OS. 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 161,396 miles

Bonnet gas struts inoperative - Do not support bonnet

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 153,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section breaking apart (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front to middle section rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 153,912 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section breaking apart (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front to middle section rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 145,869 miles

Bonnet gas struts inoperative

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 137,432 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet struts failed - Do not support weight

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 137,432 miles

Bonnet struts failed - Do not support weight

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 132,582 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Both side repeaters faded

Exhaust front flexible section split, only minor leak of gases

Pass 11 Mar 2019 124,087 miles

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

side repeaters faded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 124,087 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

side repeaters faded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 115,902 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn edges

Fail 26 Feb 2018 115,902 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR ABOVE SUB-FRAME (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,080 miles

Offside Front wheel slight rough when rotated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f excessive ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 101,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel slight rough when rotated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/f excessive ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,492 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2014 68,224 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front tyres worn to inner edge/ on limit only just passed

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,605 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 59,669 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,223 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,157 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,579 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,935 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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LV05 DKK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LV05 DKK, 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 LV05 DKK registered?

LV05 DKK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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