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LV55 RHK

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,681 mi
Last recorded153,681 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 RHK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 153,681 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 136,174 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 136,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

TYRE SIZE =245/30/20

Pass 2 Nov 2010 120,697 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 103,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 83,441 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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LV55 RHK is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV55 RHK, 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 LV55 RHK registered?

LV55 RHK is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is LV55 RHK safe to buy?

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