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AU54 OUF

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

193,103 mi
Last recorded193,103 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 OUF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 193,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 193,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 179,204 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 179,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 157,061 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 156,805 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 142,539 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 142,536 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2014 124,761 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 117,925 miles

N/S rear tyre worn to the legal limit. Borderline MOT pass.

Rear brake pads appear low.

Some bulbs in the high level brake light not working.

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 113,769 miles

creak on suspension

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 27 Jul 2011 109,437 miles

Headlamp lenses in poor condition.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pads worn.

Too clean to start exhaust smoke check.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 100,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 95,081 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre slightly cut

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,249 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 77,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,411 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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AU54 OUF is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AU54 OUF, 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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AU54 OUF is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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