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FV54 SRX

2004 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,589 mi
Last recorded160,589 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 SRX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 160,589 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slight corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2020 160,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Both fronts have a bolt missing from the antirollbar link arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Touching arch lining while turning (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Sighs of Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm bushes worn and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 160,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 149,880 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2018 145,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 144,730 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 144,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 135,938 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 135,938 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 124,315 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,257 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 119,257 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 111,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 111,450 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 93,979 miles

rear lights tinted

rear windows tinted

slight play n/s/f drop link

underbody plastic covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2009 88,998 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air beg light stays on.

o/s/rear dameged repaired.

Pass 27 May 2009 88,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air beg light stays on.

o/s/rear dameged repaired.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 88,269 miles

near side rear and near side front tyre walls cut

Pass 17 Nov 2007 82,251 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 82,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SRX is a 2004 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SRX, 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 SRX registered?

FV54 SRX is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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