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KAB 1E

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,593 mi
Last recorded70,593 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAB 1E
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,593 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,472 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 70,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,416 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 64,100 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 59,010 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,024 miles

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

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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KAB 1E is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KAB 1E, 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 KAB 1E registered?

KAB 1E is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is KAB 1E safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAB 1E shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KAB 1E have outstanding finance?

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