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EA54 BCZ

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,589 mi
Last recorded140,589 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 BCZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 140,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 136,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 208,889 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 198,971 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 198,971 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play not locked to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play not locked to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

interior mirror missing

Fail 28 May 2020 123,618 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play not locked to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play not locked to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

interior mirror missing

Pass 28 May 2018 116,505 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 114,493 miles

Undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2015 103,430 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 91,620 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,016 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,362 miles

Off side tie rod arm has play

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,158 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 57,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,483 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,871 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,745 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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EA54 BCZ is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA54 BCZ, 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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EA54 BCZ is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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