2005 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · LF05 LVB
2005 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 May 2005. Recorded mileage 177,455 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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LF05 LVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 177,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF05 LVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 535 (LF05 LVB) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LF05 LVB Mileage History
- 25/02/2023151,295 mi
- 24/02/2024159,216 mi+7,921 mi
- 05/03/2025177,369 mi+18,153 mi
- 19/05/2025177,455 mi+86 mi
- 19/05/2025177,455 mi
Average of roughly 11,735 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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