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MW54 HLX

2004 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,024 mi
Last recorded118,024 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 HLX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 118,024 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 109,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 109,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 104,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 104,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in inner side wall to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exsposed inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,763 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 100,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 96,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2020 96,292 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

low effort nsr parking brake only pulling 100kg

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2018 90,678 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 90,678 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 89,020 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 88,875 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,514 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,942 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 87,513 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,116 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 85,778 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 83,753 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 81,870 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 79,151 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 76,355 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 76,355 miles

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

nearside front tyre is slightly out of shape

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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MW54 HLX is a 2004 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MW54 HLX, 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 MW54 HLX registered?

MW54 HLX is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is MW54 HLX safe to buy?

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