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MW54 NYU

2004 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,066 mi
Last recorded165,066 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 NYU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 165,066 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 165,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 159,326 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 159,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to hoses[front to rears] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 158,995 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 156,781 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 154,022 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 149,238 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 144,905 miles

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 138,606 miles

engine covers and under guards fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2017 138,603 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front 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)

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

engine covers and under guards fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 129,220 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,437 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 99,437 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 93,189 miles

Both rear tyres on limit

front inner pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,948 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,466 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,915 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 14 Oct 2009 37,518 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,946 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,671 miles

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

particulate filter fitted . no reading from smoke test..

Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,668 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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MW54 NYU is a 2004 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MW54 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

MW54 NYU is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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