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LK54 XDE

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,553 mi
Last recorded139,553 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 XDE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 139,553 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 139,553 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 133,486 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 125,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 125,777 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 114,018 miles

play in both rear front upper arms

play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

headlight lenses slightly poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2016 88,003 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,817 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,163 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,632 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 66,039 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,274 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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LK54 XDE 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 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 LK54 XDE, 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 LK54 XDE registered?

LK54 XDE is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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