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BD54 OGB

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,837 mi
Last recorded189,837 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 OGB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 189,837 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 175,303 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 164,803 miles

N/S/R Tyre outer and inner wall sign of cracking but not excessive.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 151,345 miles

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

offside rear tyre on limit in centre

Fail 5 Feb 2014 151,336 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on limit in centre

Pass 5 Mar 2013 149,058 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 149,058 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 135,581 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 135,581 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 118,016 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2010 101,409 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 101,409 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,540 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 61,759 miles

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

o/s/f. tyre punctured.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 61,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f. tyre punctured.

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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BD54 OGB 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 66.7%.

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 BD54 OGB, 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 BD54 OGB registered?

BD54 OGB is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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