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AX54 BXC

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

232,989 mi
Last recorded232,989 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 BXC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 232,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim bent on in side advise replace rim.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perrished and cracking, advise replace. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner swivel joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perrished and cracked, advise replace. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 232,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn middle bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 20kg of bind on brake roller test. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim bent on in side advise replace rim.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perrished and cracking, advise replace. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner swivel joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perrished and cracked, advise replace. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 228,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. less than 10mm lower n/s centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 223,325 miles

Nearside Front and ns rear wheel buckled

Offside Front Lower ball joint slight play

Offside Front track rod end / inner rack end slight play

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 217,548 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 210,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2014 195,067 miles

under trays fitted preventing

Pass 19 Oct 2013 168,246 miles

R/H/R Tyre low on inner edge

Steering rack knocking, slight up/down play in RH side

Fail 14 Oct 2013 168,246 miles

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

Offside Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

R/H parking brake poor

R/H/R Tyre low on inner edge

Steering rack knocking, slight up/down play in RH side

Pass 10 Oct 2012 143,997 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 117,488 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cut on iner edge/tread

Pass 4 Oct 2010 91,165 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,832 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 46,155 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,821 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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AX54 BXC is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AX54 BXC, 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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What year was AX54 BXC registered?

AX54 BXC is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is AX54 BXC safe to buy?

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