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K54 SGC

1993 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

255,497 mi
Last recorded255,497 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK54 SGC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 255,497 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 254,468 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 254,158 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 253,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 252,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

centre exhaust rubber broken

Pass 25 Jul 2013 245,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 242,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 242,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 240,824 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 236,544 miles

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

suspension pipes corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2008 223,885 miles

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

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

suspension pipes corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2007 215,797 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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K54 SGC is a 1993 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K54 SGC, 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 33 years old, this BMW 535 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K54 SGC registered?

K54 SGC is a 1993 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K54 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K54 SGC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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