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BC05 RLO

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,098 mi
Last recorded122,098 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 RLO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 122,098 miles

Nearside Rear roll bar link bent

centre/rear exhaust heat shield loose

metal in the n/s/r tyre

water ingress into o/s head lamp

Fail 26 Nov 2018 122,086 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing middle seat belt buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear roll bar link bent

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

centre/rear exhaust heat shield loose

metal in the n/s/r tyre

water ingress into o/s head lamp

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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BC05 RLO is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BC05 RLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC05 RLO registered?

BC05 RLO is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is BC05 RLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 RLO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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