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LF54 FEX

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,916 mi
Last recorded176,916 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 FEX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 176,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 172,181 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 164,707 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 31 Oct 2015 159,362 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2015 159,356 miles

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

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

corrosion to front brake pipes

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 152,779 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Oct 2014 152,774 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre on LIMIT

Pass 11 Nov 2013 144,706 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 139,363 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 130,383 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 117,212 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 102,110 miles

front tyres worn uneven , rear tyres worn low , slight leak from exhaust flexi

Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,525 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 42,829 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)

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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LF54 FEX is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LF54 FEX, 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 LF54 FEX registered?

LF54 FEX is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is LF54 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF54 FEX shows 14 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.

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