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LV05 JYP

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,939 mi
Last recorded169,939 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 JYP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 169,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 163,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 146,009 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 146,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 133,317 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 133,317 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 120,342 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 120,342 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 109,241 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 109,240 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 100,255 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 100,253 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 92,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 92,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 83,978 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight olay in o/s/r hub.

Fail 7 May 2013 83,975 miles

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

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre getting low.

slight olay in o/s/r hub.

Fail 7 May 2013 83,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre getting low.

Slight play o/s/r hub.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,945 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,346 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 59,776 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,711 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,868 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 JYP is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JYP, 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 JYP registered?

LV05 JYP is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is LV05 JYP safe to buy?

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