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LX05 NRY

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,898 mi
Last recorded140,898 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 NRY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 140,898 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s rears on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 140,803 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s rears on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 132,013 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 131,995 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 120,408 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 109,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 98,339 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 98,339 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,744 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,601 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 72,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,652 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 56,311 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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LX05 NRY is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NRY, 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 NRY registered?

LX05 NRY is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is LX05 NRY safe to buy?

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