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MA54 UJH

2004 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,138 mi
Last recorded156,138 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 UJH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 156,138 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on tread

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2018 156,138 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn low on tread

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 148,416 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 148,416 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost arm, chalked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 221,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cover under bonnet

covers and trays under vehicle

nsr spring corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 221,762 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cover under bonnet

covers and trays under vehicle

nsr spring corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 131,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 131,034 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 130,753 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 130,736 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 121,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 112,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 101,551 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 101,551 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2010 85,845 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 75,415 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,440 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 59,139 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MA54 UJH is a 2004 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MA54 UJH, 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 MA54 UJH registered?

MA54 UJH is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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