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NK54 UYR

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,998 mi
Last recorded155,998 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 UYR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 155,998 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 154,549 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpm light on dash

Fail 24 Mar 2022 154,549 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpm light on dash

Pass 27 Mar 2021 147,741 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2020 142,213 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 142,213 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working motor (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 136,198 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 129,712 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 129,606 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 121,589 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 121,564 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 113,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 104,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 104,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 96,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 96,291 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,513 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,778 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 70,778 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,869 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 63,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,424 miles

Emission test passed.Gas tester will not pickup reading.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 48,707 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NK54 UYR is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NK54 UYR, 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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NK54 UYR is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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