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HX54 YZM

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

203,991 mi
Last recorded203,991 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 YZM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 203,991 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 201,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 183,766 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 173,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 163,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit and heavily worn inner edge advise replacement asap********* (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint in both osf suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit and heavily worn inner edge advise replacement asap********* (4.1.E.1)

covers & shields fitted

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2016 154,681 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 142,711 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 134,259 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATING

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

HAS STRETCHED TYRES

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 134,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATING

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

HAS STRETCHED TYRES

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 126,425 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 126,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 126,425 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 114,276 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 18 Oct 2011 102,338 miles

nearside rear park brake effort poor

Fail 17 Oct 2011 102,338 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear park brake effort poor

Pass 20 Dec 2010 93,880 miles

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 17 Dec 2010 93,880 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,269 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 59,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

Fail 12 Nov 2007 59,648 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

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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HX54 YZM is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HX54 YZM, 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 HX54 YZM registered?

HX54 YZM is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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