MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust system insecure Exhaust flexi pipe insecure. (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure Front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Centre rear seat belt stalk missing.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Centre rear seat belt stalk missing.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front and rear exhaust mounts damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge
Slight play in nearside front steering rack end
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure Track rod end locking nut (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge
Slight play in nearside front steering rack end
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
play in nearside front steering rack end
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn to legal limit
play in nearside front steering rack end
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)
Offside Rear one of two side light not working
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play n/s steering rack
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre worn v/low inner edge(raised edge)and mishaping on inner tread area
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre worn v/low inner edge(raised edge)and mishaping on inner tread area
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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HK54 CHL is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 HK54 CHL, 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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HK54 CHL is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 7 December 2004.
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