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EU54 VZO

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

176,415 mi
Last recorded176,415 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VZO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 176,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 161,144 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 154,490 miles

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))

both front tyres cracked and perished

both main front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 151,812 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 148,610 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 132,719 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 113,062 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 97,063 miles

ariel on o/s of windscreen encroaches into swept area.

chip in windscreen.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 86,779 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,008 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 61,892 miles

front brake pads apear low?

Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,005 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 49,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,195 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,693 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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EU54 VZO is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EU54 VZO, 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 EU54 VZO registered?

EU54 VZO is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is EU54 VZO safe to buy?

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