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BK54 EJL

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

199,315 mi
Last recorded199,315 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 EJL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 199,315 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 199,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear CV Joint has slight grease leak

Pass 21 Jan 2020 181,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner edge 245/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner edge 245/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear CV Joint has slight grease leak

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 168,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 152,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 132,769 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre won on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2016 114,867 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2016 114,867 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,753 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre preassure moniter system showing fault

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc's pitted slightly

slight play in offside rear suspension bushes

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall close to cords

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,659 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,049 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 42,211 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 34,051 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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BK54 EJL is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BK54 EJL, 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 BK54 EJL registered?

BK54 EJL is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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