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BU54 UTW

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,186 mi
Last recorded82,186 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 UTW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 82,186 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 82,186 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,308 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2009 72,307 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,816 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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BU54 UTW is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU54 UTW, 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

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What year was BU54 UTW registered?

BU54 UTW is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is BU54 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 UTW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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