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LS54 ZZO

2004 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,905 mi
Last recorded143,905 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 143,905 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 138,707 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 134,583 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 129,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 123,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 115,990 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 109,413 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides misty. (1.7.5a)

Front View to brake pads restricted.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Obstruction. Could not check seat belts.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Undertrays. Blocking view of components.

Pass 8 Aug 2015 100,890 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 95,342 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 95,338 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 89,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges plus cracking and perishing on side walls no cords visible

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges offside rear getting close to limits

Pass 25 Nov 2013 89,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges plus cracking and perishing on side walls no cords visible

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges offside rear getting close to limits

Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Nov 2012 83,196 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2011 77,634 miles

O/S/R brake pad warning sensor insecure

child seat n/s/r unable to carry out full seatbelt inspection

steering fault on display

Pass 8 Dec 2010 72,528 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 67,200 miles

nearside front plus nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Dec 2009 67,200 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside front plus nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2008 52,520 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 52,520 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 42,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,662 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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LS54 ZZO is a 2004 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LS54 ZZO, 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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LS54 ZZO is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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