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M111 BGW

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,432 mi
Last recorded164,432 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 BGW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 164,432 miles

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

all rear lower arm bushes poor condition

both headlight lenses poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2018 158,609 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

nearside front lower ball joint noisy

Fail 31 Jul 2018 158,609 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front lower ball joint noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2017 149,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s handbrake low

Fail 2 Aug 2017 149,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s handbrake low

Pass 3 May 2016 137,357 miles

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre low on tread

Fail 3 May 2016 137,357 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre low on tread

Fail 5 May 2015 128,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 128,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 121,777 miles

rear diff rusty

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 24 Apr 2013 108,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 94,052 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,683 miles

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

o/s/f tyre pressure low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

tyre pressure warning on dashboard

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,670 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 56,398 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge (no cords exposed)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 54,902 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,379 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 40,319 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M111 BGW is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M111 BGW, 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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M111 BGW is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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