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LR54 WKW

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,572 mi
Last recorded135,572 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 WKW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 135,572 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 135,572 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 129,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 128,004 miles

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

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

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

hand brake reserve travel high

Pass 9 Aug 2017 118,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 118,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,966 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear seat not tested - child seat fitted

Nearside rear tyre worn from edge inside

Offside rear seat belt not tested- child seat fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 109,966 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear seat not tested - child seat fitted

Nearside rear tyre worn from edge inside

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear seat belt not tested- child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 96,717 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 96,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,678 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2011 57,973 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 53,947 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 44,366 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 44,366 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,561 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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LR54 WKW is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LR54 WKW, 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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LR54 WKW is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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