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M111 KCW

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,169 mi
Last recorded91,169 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 KCW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 91,169 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,172 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 230,027 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 228,705 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 228,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 226,459 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Mar 2012 226,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 213,848 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 213,845 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 195,504 miles

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

body pan and skirts fitted so unable to check structre beneath these items

Pass 12 Jan 2009 162,675 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 162,669 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 127,930 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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M111 KCW is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M111 KCW, 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 M111 KCW registered?

M111 KCW is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is M111 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 KCW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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