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SY55 LBJ

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,031 mi
Last recorded171,031 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LBJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 171,031 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os/r ns/r lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os/r ns/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 170,862 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 169,347 miles

Offside Front slight crack

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 168,073 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 150,069 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 141,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 141,180 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 132,303 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 121,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 114,101 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 114,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 93,455 miles

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

please advice customer has long hand brake travel

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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SY55 LBJ is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY55 LBJ, 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 SY55 LBJ registered?

SY55 LBJ is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SY55 LBJ safe to buy?

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