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KH54 ODK

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,154 mi
Last recorded179,154 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 ODK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 179,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear repair carried out to alloy

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (alaminium arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 179,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear repair carried out to alloy

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (alaminium arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cracking noise on lock to lock unable to detect due to various components obscuring view

Pass 14 Aug 2018 173,071 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 153,453 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 27 Nov 2015 146,410 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering rack inner joints worn

Pass 15 Aug 2014 132,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 123,100 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 123,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 118,728 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 111,751 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 111,737 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 94,947 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a damaged side wall

Fail 28 May 2010 94,942 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre has a damaged side wall

Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,937 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2007 62,789 miles

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

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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KH54 ODK is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KH54 ODK, 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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KH54 ODK is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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