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AO05 LXU

2005 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

202,597 mi
Last recorded202,597 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 535105,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LXU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 202,597 miles

undertray fitted/ubcc

Pass 20 Jun 2025 202,190 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2024 196,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 196,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 181,479 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 164,960 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 152,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inside edges only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 152,457 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 146,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 141,285 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 141,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50x17 94w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 133,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 118,103 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 97,661 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

runflat tyres on rear axle & normal on front

Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,327 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 81,327 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 63,671 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 48,986 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,989 miles

Offside Front 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 7 Apr 2009 27,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,905 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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AO05 LXU is a 2005 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO05 LXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO05 LXU registered?

AO05 LXU is a 2005 BMW 535, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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