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HK54 KTO

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

206,158 mi
Last recorded206,158 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 KTO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2021 206,158 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 200,098 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 200,093 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2019 177,757 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 177,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 166,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 158,866 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 152,914 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 145,275 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 140,764 miles

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

some wear on front b rake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2013 134,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 124,098 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 111,292 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 97,970 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 85,327 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 85,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,076 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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HK54 KTO is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HK54 KTO, 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 KTO is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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