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FV54 TVA

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,537 mi
Last recorded154,537 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 154,537 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 154,515 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 151,519 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Driveshaft cv cup slightly split

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Small stone chip in the bottom of the screen

Pass 2 Aug 2019 144,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear driveshaft boot damp

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 129,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 125,389 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2017 125,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2016 114,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt stab link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

play in inner rack joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 97,560 miles

Both rear rose joints have play

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 97,560 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Both rear rose joints have play

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 82,268 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 82,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,558 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 75,524 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,193 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,839 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,454 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,788 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 42,764 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,616 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 TVA is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVA, 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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FV54 TVA is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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