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RE05 LSO

2005 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,090 mi
Last recorded181,090 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LSO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 181,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 177,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 176,122 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 167,631 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 160,431 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 148,873 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion rear crossmemer,rear subframe mounts

Pass 20 Jun 2017 138,417 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe mounts

Pass 31 May 2016 128,502 miles

slight play o/s n/s rear arm low outer bushes

Pass 9 Jun 2015 117,176 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 117,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 102,603 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 80,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,331 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,917 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,971 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,169 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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RE05 LSO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE05 LSO, 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 RE05 LSO registered?

RE05 LSO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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