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LX05 MVW

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,234 mi
Last recorded166,234 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 MVW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 166,234 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 166,234 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 140,233 miles

front brake pads low

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/r lower outer suspension bush deteriorating, (rose)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2017 123,493 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 102,761 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wall

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2016 102,540 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,353 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 86,301 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 86,301 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,792 miles

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,578 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,474 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,778 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,395 miles

advise emissions zero did not trip machine

near side front tyre wall damage

very slight pitting to brake disc

Fail 11 Jun 2009 51,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,412 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 42,412 miles

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.

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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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.

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