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LM54 EPU

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,733 mi
Last recorded98,733 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 EPU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,733 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,802 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 81,810 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 74,083 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2014 57,079 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 53,032 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,032 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,081 miles

front pads look to be getting low

rear pads getting low

Fail 11 Jul 2012 49,079 miles

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

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

front pads look to be getting low

near side front tyre wearing low on inner edge

off side rear tyre wearing low on edge

rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,331 miles

handbrake travel, but still has a reserve

n/s front tyre tread starting to get low

n/s rear tyre tread near limit

rear brake pads low and very near limit

Pass 14 Jul 2010 40,982 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,434 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,211 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,705 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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LM54 EPU is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM54 EPU, 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 LM54 EPU registered?

LM54 EPU is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is LM54 EPU safe to buy?

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