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EF54 ZGZ

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

189,180 mi
Last recorded189,180 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ZGZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 189,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 180,540 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 171,558 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 162,536 miles

TPMS light on indicating tyre presure low

Pass 29 Jan 2020 150,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 139,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 139,286 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))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 126,127 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 118,831 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,698 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,402 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,953 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 77,402 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 68,266 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,683 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 48,620 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,416 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,875 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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EF54 ZGZ 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 94.4%.

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 EF54 ZGZ, 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 EF54 ZGZ registered?

EF54 ZGZ is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is EF54 ZGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 ZGZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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