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AJ54 FLR

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,733 mi
Last recorded194,733 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 FLR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 194,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front & rear no plate have no bs numbers.

front bump stops worn,heater motor no working,front n/s fog lamp loose.

Fail 15 Dec 2018 194,622 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

interior ventilation system not working, allowing windows to steam up and affecting visibility

Pass 3 Nov 2017 188,724 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 188,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 174,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to lower front bumper

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 174,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage to lower front bumper

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 153,778 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 133,795 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 133,795 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 127,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n.s rear outer cv joint or outer hub oil seal leaking very slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2013 127,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n.s rear outer cv joint or outer hub oil seal leaking very slightly

n.s rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge,strongly advise to change

Pass 29 Oct 2012 119,551 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,418 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 93,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 93,696 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,307 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 67,307 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,174 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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AJ54 FLR is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 106,549 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 AJ54 FLR, 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 22 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ54 FLR is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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