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LY54 EKO

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,221 mi
Last recorded183,221 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 EKO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 183,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 176,097 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s to n/s above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 176,097 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s to n/s above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 170,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 165,959 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 159,028 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 141,690 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 123,774 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,546 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 94,546 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 88,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 88,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 81,952 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 81,952 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,168 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 73,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,156 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

front bumper damaged and hanging low

Fail 15 Dec 2010 63,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

front bumper damaged and hanging low

Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,482 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 45,676 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,998 miles

emissions too clean to register

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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LY54 EKO is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY54 EKO, 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 LY54 EKO registered?

LY54 EKO is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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