MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,150 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Chalked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Chalked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Chalked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Chalked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside rear + offside rear sub-frame bushes have slight play
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
brake noise
brake warning lamp illuminated then went off and stayed off
n/s/f brake pipe corrosion
rear axle bushes worn/soft
rear suspension arm bushes worn/deteriorated
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
brake noise
brake warning lamp illuminated then went off and stayed off
n/s/f brake pipe corrosion
rear axle bushes worn/soft
rear suspension arm bushes worn/deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight play in os steering arm
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
r tyres low
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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LR54 XAY is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 XAY, 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 LR54 XAY registered?
LR54 XAY is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 19 October 2004.
Is LR54 XAY safe to buy?
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