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KM04 OLL

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,507 mi
Last recorded156,507 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 OLL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 156,507 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 150,367 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 135,482 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 135,482 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 131,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 127,008 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 127,290 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

E.M.Light on.

engine oil leaks.

front bumper poorly secured.

n/s/f shocker damp recommend attention.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,723 miles

damage to front bumper.

engine oil leaks.

imbalance in front brakes just in limits.

trigger point not met.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,595 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 90,595 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

advice slight wear in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,127 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)

advice wear in n/s and o/s rear wishbone bushes

Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,435 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,344 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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KM04 OLL is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KM04 OLL, 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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KM04 OLL is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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