MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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HID headlamps a bit dull
both front brake pipes corroding
both front track control arm bushes deteriorating
both rear brake flexi hoses perishing
o/s/f brake flexi hoses chaffed
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
HID headlamps a bit dull
both front brake pipes corroding
both front track control arm bushes deteriorating
both rear brake flexi hoses perishing
o/s/f brake flexi hoses chaffed
rear tyres low on tread
front brake pads low
front to rear brake pipes corroding
o/s/r lower outer suspension bush deteriorating, (rose)
rear tyres getting low
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner wall
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner wall
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre cut sidewall
advise emissions zero did not trip machine
near side front tyre wall damage
very slight pitting to brake disc
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
advise emissions zero did not trip machine
near side front tyre wall damage
very slight pitting to brake disc
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LX05 MVW is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 LX05 MVW, 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 LX05 MVW registered?
LX05 MVW is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 17 June 2005.
Is LX05 MVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for LX05 MVW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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