2005 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · LM05 LLF
2005 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 204,348 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LM05 LLF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 08/10/2026
- 204,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 25 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM05 LLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 535 (LM05 LLF) between December 2021 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fore arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fore arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer bead rim part missing (5.2.2 (c) (i))”.
LM05 LLF Mileage History
- 02/12/2021189,433 mi
- 30/11/2022198,353 mi+8,920 mi
- 05/12/2023202,170 mi+3,817 mi
- 08/10/2026204,348 mi+2,178 mi
Average of roughly 3,076 miles per year across 4 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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