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BK04 EKW

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

222,928 mi
Last recorded222,928 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EKW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 222,928 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 131,106 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 121,118 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 113,755 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 100,388 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 88,355 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,986 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,835 miles

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

Rear silencer rubber damper fouling rear plastic valence.

Under body covers fitted preventing a full inspection of brake & fuel pipe,s prop shaft, and also floor sections.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 88,671 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 51,368 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,853 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 44,843 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 May 2006 34,152 miles

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

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

both front tyres low at edges

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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BK04 EKW is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BK04 EKW, 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 BK04 EKW registered?

BK04 EKW is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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