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AP54 FHO

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,911 mi
Last recorded108,911 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 FHO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,911 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (engine oil) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (lower arm, front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,188 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 103,155 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 103,155 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 103,136 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 98,813 miles

INFORMED BY PRESENTER PASSENGER AIR BAG TURNED OFF

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 24 May 2016 98,801 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

INFORMED BY PRESENTER PASSENGER AIR BAG TURNED OFF

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,228 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 93,525 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust insecure at front joint

front to rear brake pipes corroded at fuel tank/ rear axle area

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r suspension lower rear rose joint showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r suspension lower rear rose joint showing signs of corrosion

perticulate filter has been interfered with

Fail 27 Apr 2015 93,878 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust insecure at front joint

front to rear brake pipes corroded at fuel tank/ rear axle area

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r suspension lower rear rose joint showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r suspension lower rear rose joint showing signs of corrosion

perticulate filter has been interfered with

Pass 2 Apr 2014 85,274 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,041 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,912 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,279 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,678 miles

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child restraint

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,003 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 119,562 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 91,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AP54 FHO is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver 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 AP54 FHO, 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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AP54 FHO is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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