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EJ54 TCU

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,036 mi
Last recorded213,036 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 TCU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 213,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 209,690 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 205,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 205,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 198,785 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s,o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 190,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 190,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 180,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth from inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s,o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 180,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s,o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s,o/s (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth from inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s,o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s,o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s,o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 162,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush N/S,O/S D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S,O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S,O/S (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 162,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush N/S,O/S D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S,O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S,O/S (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 150,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 150,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 138,083 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 127,492 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 127,492 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 117,520 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 104,239 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 89,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 89,603 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,963 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,173 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 43,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,603 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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EJ54 TCU is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EJ54 TCU, 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 EJ54 TCU registered?

EJ54 TCU is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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