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GF54 VLA

2004 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,628 mi
Last recorded167,628 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 VLA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2019 167,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 160,555 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 150,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 140,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2015 126,014 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2014 112,444 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 99,204 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 90,143 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 81,605 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 66,956 miles

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

passenger front seat base loose but secure

Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,132 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,655 miles

air bag light on

chips in screen zone B

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,661 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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GF54 VLA is a 2004 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GF54 VLA, 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 GF54 VLA registered?

GF54 VLA is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is GF54 VLA safe to buy?

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