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EK54 JTY

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,036 mi
Last recorded79,036 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 JTY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 79,036 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 74,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to test inner suspension components due to covers being fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2008 74,869 miles

unable to test inner suspension components due to covers being fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2007 63,351 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 63,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EK54 JTY is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black 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 EK54 JTY, 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 EK54 JTY registered?

EK54 JTY is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is EK54 JTY safe to buy?

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