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LY54 FMA

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

171,946 mi
Last recorded171,946 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 171,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 162,586 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 150,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 139,492 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,195 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,769 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

O/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 90,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Front number plate in poor condition.

O/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 74,570 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,240 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,063 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,461 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,898 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 27,594 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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LY54 FMA is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LY54 FMA, 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 FMA registered?

LY54 FMA is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is LY54 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 FMA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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