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LR54 XAY

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,150 mi
Last recorded190,150 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 XAY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 190,150 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 190,138 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 186,031 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 186,029 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 171,379 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 171,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 160,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 146,613 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 132,468 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 132,465 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 115,760 miles

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 115,760 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 101,135 miles

r tyres low

Pass 11 Nov 2011 86,584 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,042 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,833 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,072 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 21,094 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 20,191 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 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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