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SY55 LCX

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,016 mi
Last recorded176,016 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 176,016 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 18 May 2017 164,344 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 153,906 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 148,378 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 142,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 142,321 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 124,944 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 124,939 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 106,079 miles

o/s rear height sensor insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2011 82,905 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,732 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,545 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 48,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,163 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 27,163 miles

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

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 LCX is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SY55 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

SY55 LCX is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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