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CU54 KVT

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,645 mi
Last recorded140,645 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 KVT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 140,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 127,228 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 116,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Oct 2019 109,159 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 109,159 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,113 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 104,105 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,651 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 101,651 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 99,266 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,686 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 93,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,780 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,961 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,984 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 62,836 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,784 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,630 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 3,604 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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CU54 KVT is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU54 KVT, 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 CU54 KVT registered?

CU54 KVT is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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