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LY55 EWG

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,809 mi
Last recorded157,809 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 EWG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 157,809 miles

brake pipes corroding

tyres splitting and inner shoulders worn

Pass 7 Mar 2018 152,059 miles

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2016 145,463 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, seat belt not tested

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Nov 2015 140,361 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 135,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 135,745 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 135,716 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog lamp missing

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

rear brake discs corroded

tailgate glass not locking correctly

underside body damage

Pass 13 Jan 2014 132,243 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 126,792 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2012 120,109 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 120,106 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 99,654 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 99,653 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,021 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,574 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,801 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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LY55 EWG is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY55 EWG, 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 LY55 EWG registered?

LY55 EWG is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is LY55 EWG safe to buy?

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