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MV54 HTF

2004 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,162 mi
Last recorded156,162 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 HTF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 156,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear have been greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear. ()

both front side repeater bulbs are going white.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 154,779 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 154,779 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 149,436 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 142,700 miles

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

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

side repeater bulbs going white. top and bottom covers fitted. cannot see rear brake pad life.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 142,634 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (chalked) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

side repeater bulbs going white. top and bottom covers fitted. cannot see rear brake pad life.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 129,501 miles

top and bottom covers fitted,cannot see brake pad life.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 122,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills have covers on them

Pass 4 Jun 2014 113,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see brake pad life,outer sills have covers on.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 101,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,743 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 87,274 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Feb 2012 87,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre inner tread worn very low

rear brake pipes corroding

wheel alignment incorrect

Pass 8 Feb 2011 75,920 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,700 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 66,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,412 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 51,605 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 51,605 miles

Offside Rear 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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MV54 HTF is a 2004 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV54 HTF, 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 MV54 HTF registered?

MV54 HTF is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 23 October 2004.

Is MV54 HTF safe to buy?

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