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FV54 KZG

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,060 mi
Last recorded145,060 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 KZG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 145,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 138,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 134,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips to windscreen

fluid leak from o/s/r driveshaft

headlamp lenses deteriorating

heatshild clips missing

n/s/r suspension arm bush protective boots split

oil leak

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

rear suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

wear on rear diff bushes

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2015 134,070 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chips to windscreen

fluid leak from o/s/r driveshaft

headlamp lenses deteriorating

heatshild clips missing

n/s/r suspension arm bush protective boots split

oil leak

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

rear suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

wear on rear diff bushes

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 2 Feb 2015 134,062 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet hard to open

boot will not open

chips in windscreen

middle heat shield loos plus front cover loose

rear off side drive leak outer

Pass 20 Nov 2013 129,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 128,229 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroded inside edge

Fail 9 Jan 2013 128,229 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

front discs corroded inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 116,929 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 116,929 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 105,374 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear disc pitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 91,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 91,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,795 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2007 62,150 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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FV54 KZG is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FV54 KZG, 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 FV54 KZG registered?

FV54 KZG is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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