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LS54 UMH

2004 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,276 mi
Last recorded125,276 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 UMH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 125,276 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 125,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 103,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2017 90,028 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,847 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,280 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,684 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,836 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,054 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,715 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,691 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,893 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 23,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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LS54 UMH is a 2004 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LS54 UMH, 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 LS54 UMH registered?

LS54 UMH is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 28 November 2004.

Is LS54 UMH safe to buy?

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