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LD54 CZK

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,779 mi
Last recorded166,779 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 CZK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 166,779 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 162,388 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 154,244 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside under tray damp looks like power steering fluid.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 148,650 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 139,424 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 139,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 129,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 117,970 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 117,959 miles

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

245/19 front 275/19 rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s & o/s/r tyre side walls wearing

centre ext. mounting bracket broken ?

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

most of cars underside is covered in plastic

n/s/ outter sil cover loose

n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/r tyre low on tread & wearing on edge

slight movement in o/s/r susp.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 104,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,576 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 104,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 95,001 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 94,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,678 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 14 Feb 2011 86,515 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,334 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,677 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,019 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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LD54 CZK is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD54 CZK, 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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What year was LD54 CZK registered?

LD54 CZK is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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