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SH05 LHF

2005 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

172,623 mi
Last recorded172,623 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 LHF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 172,623 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 172,607 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 172,380 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 172,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 171,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 169,264 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 163,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 158,474 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 158,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 150,064 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 122,599 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 23 Jan 2016 101,613 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 100,750 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes are heavily greased making it difficult to inspect fully

O/S headlamp washer function slightly impaired

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 93,729 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear wheels making a slight scraping noise when rotated.

Pass 15 May 2013 83,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 77,027 miles

airbag lamp on

Pass 16 May 2011 63,330 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 51,315 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,810 miles

front tyres wearing on innerr edges

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres below1.6mm on innerr edge

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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SH05 LHF is a 2005 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SH05 LHF, 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 SH05 LHF registered?

SH05 LHF is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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