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LW05 PRX

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,520 mi
Last recorded151,520 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 PRX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 151,520 miles

Vehicle fitted with under tray hindering full underneath inspection.

Fail 31 Jan 2022 151,520 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Vehicle fitted with under tray hindering full underneath inspection.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 141,968 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 129,040 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 121,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity At 50% (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 121,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/R17 PIRELLI RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/R17 PIRELLI RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity At 50% (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 115,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,411 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn out on inner and outer edges.[225/50 X R17W].

Offside front tyre tread worn out on inner and outer edges.[225/50 X R17W].

Offside rear outer side lamp not working.

Fail 12 Nov 2016 107,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top link rod joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside front tyre tread worn out on inner and outer edges.[225/50 X R17W].

Offside front tyre tread worn out on inner and outer edges.[225/50 X R17W].

Offside rear outer side lamp not working.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 100,696 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

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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LW05 PRX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LW05 PRX, 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 LW05 PRX registered?

LW05 PRX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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