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AV54 SZO

2004 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,106 mi
Last recorded122,106 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 SZO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 122,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Under sil corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (travel) (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 122,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Under sil corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (travel) (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 121,515 miles

[Hand brake has excess travel]

[n/s front tyre has damage to outside wall]

Pass 2 Jan 2018 119,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 119,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 103,258 miles

only just met the minimum parking brake efficiency

Fail 4 Jun 2016 103,258 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

only just met the minimum parking brake efficiency

Fail 20 May 2015 98,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 98,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,737 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,166 miles

airbag light on

Fail 21 Feb 2012 82,165 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,282 miles

off side front , near side front , off side rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,571 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 65,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,840 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 56,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,214 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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AV54 SZO is a 2004 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV54 SZO, 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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AV54 SZO is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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