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LV05 YTL

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,553 mi
Last recorded100,553 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YTL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,553 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 88,425 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 88,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,459 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 64,446 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,313 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,941 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,965 miles

heavy cuts in rim edge protector on tyres

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 YTL is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV05 YTL?

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What year was LV05 YTL registered?

LV05 YTL is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LV05 YTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 YTL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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