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SX55 LPO

2005 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,434 mi
Last recorded141,434 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX55 LPO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 141,434 miles

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Sep 2019 140,920 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear indicator (4.11 (a) (i))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2018 127,635 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body and engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Sep 2018 127,635 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body and engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Aug 2017 112,692 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)

both front tyres worn

engine and body under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,063 miles

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

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

body and engine under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 86,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,369 miles

Slight corrosion nearside rear brake pipe. Slight deterioration rear suspension lower arm inner bushes. Nail in offside rear tyre outer tread (in line with valve).

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,144 miles

Slight deterioration reart suspension arm inner bushes.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 68,144 miles

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

Slight deterioration reart suspension arm inner bushes.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 57,041 miles

Slight corrosion rear brake pipes. Slight wear offside rear suspension lower void bush.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,626 miles

Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear. Rear tyres approx 2.5mm. Minor wear nearside rear suspension lower void bush.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,593 miles

Front tyres 2.5/3mm on inside. Slight corrosion brake pipes at rear.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,414 miles

Slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes at rear - waxoyled. Slight wear/corrosion front brake discs. Rear tyres at 3mm.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 27,863 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,863 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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SX55 LPO is a 2005 BMW 535 in Red 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 SX55 LPO, 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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SX55 LPO is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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