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S16 LPR

2005 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,012 mi
Last recorded152,012 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 LPR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 152,012 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 152,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 151,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bad ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 140,396 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wheel has 3 WELD repairs close together

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel has 2 WELD repairs

Pass 3 Nov 2023 130,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 119,525 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear suspension bushes perished and peeling

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 28 Sep 2022 119,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear suspension bushes perished and peeling

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Sep 2021 106,276 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 9 Sep 2021 106,276 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 78,578 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,975 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 69,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,541 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,923 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,301 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,002 miles

exhaust flexy worn

Fail 4 Jun 2014

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust flexy worn

Pass 30 May 2013 48,304 miles

front anti roll bar corroded

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Fail 29 May 2013 48,300 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front anti roll bar corroded

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Pass 31 May 2012 43,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,878 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,112 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,555 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 27,718 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 27,718 miles

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

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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S16 LPR is a 2005 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 S16 LPR, 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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S16 LPR is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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