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BK54 ORV

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,030 mi
Last recorded114,030 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ORV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 114,030 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 114,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 106,801 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Fail 23 May 2018 106,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 18 May 2017 100,160 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 100,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 95,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 87,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 81,086 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 81,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 73,563 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge and sidewall has cracks

Pass 22 May 2012 67,587 miles

nearside rear lower rose joint has slight play

offside front tyre perished on inner sidewall

Fail 22 May 2012 67,587 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside rear lower rose joint has slight play

offside front tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,718 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,321 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 21,201 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 ORV is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK54 ORV, 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 ORV registered?

BK54 ORV is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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