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BT54 LME

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,139 mi
Last recorded145,139 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LME
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 145,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag lights on

brake warning light on

n/s/f tyre been curbed and tyre slightly damaged

oil leak (gear box area)

rear nearside brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 145,139 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag lights on

brake warning light on

n/s/f tyre been curbed and tyre slightly damaged

oil leak (gear box area)

rear nearside brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 130,701 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/F TYRES SHOWING TREAD WEAR

emission test carried out - results too clean to record - PASS -

Fail 22 Dec 2011 130,701 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R AND N/S/F TYRES SHOWING TREAD WEAR

emission test carried out - results too clean to record - PASS -

Pass 17 Dec 2010 104,443 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 103,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 77,448 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,959 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,700 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)

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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BT54 LME is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BT54 LME, 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

How do I check the history of BT54 LME?

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What year was BT54 LME registered?

BT54 LME is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 6 December 2004.

Is BT54 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 LME shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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