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AJ54 HNZ

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,868 mi
Last recorded167,868 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 HNZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 167,868 miles

2x F/ Jacking rubbers missing

2x sills damaged

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2020 148,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453519 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 140,022 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 129,149 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2016 114,012 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 98,435 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r outer c/v boot dfeteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2014 89,556 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 74,442 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 74,442 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,213 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 61,265 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 16 Nov 2011 61,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,802 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 55,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 49,502 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,507 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,336 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 35,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HNZ is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AJ54 HNZ, 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 HNZ is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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