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LY05 CTE

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,269 mi
Last recorded170,269 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 CTE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 170,269 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front alloy slight damaged inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2022 161,816 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 153,255 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 153,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 148,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 148,221 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 143,734 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 138,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,746 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 132,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 124,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 119,236 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,152 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 110,152 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,952 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,032 miles

covers under vehicle nearside front wheel inner rim slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2011 82,446 miles

sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 10 Jun 2010 72,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,251 miles

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 6 Jun 2008 47,123 miles

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

full under shelds fitted to under side of car

Fail 6 Jun 2008 47,123 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

full under shelds fitted to under side of car

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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LY05 CTE is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LY05 CTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 CTE registered?

LY05 CTE is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is LY05 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 CTE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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