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LB54 AWN

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,426 mi
Last recorded158,426 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 AWN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 158,426 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 surface corrosion from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 155,665 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 155,663 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 152,414 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 152,414 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 143,365 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 131,462 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 131,455 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 97,964 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,161 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Dec 2012 82,569 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,800 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,961 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,004 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2010 45,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,893 miles

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

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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LB54 AWN is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LB54 AWN, 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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LB54 AWN is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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