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AX54 KHE

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,153 mi
Last recorded139,153 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 139,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 134,055 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 129,727 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 115,899 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 115,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 100,732 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 100,711 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

boot lid not closing

Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,535 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,720 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,322 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,531 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 55,898 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 50,961 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 50,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,465 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 KHE 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 80%.

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 KHE, 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 KHE registered?

AX54 KHE is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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