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PF54 FKG

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

209,649 mi
Last recorded209,649 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 FKG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 209,649 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front No plate damaged

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

Front brake pads worn

Offside Rear park brake imbalance

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

Vehicle may have modified exhaust system fitted?

Fail 24 Nov 2017 209,649 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front No plate damaged

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

Front brake pads worn

Offside Rear park brake imbalance

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

Vehicle may have modified exhaust system fitted?

Pass 29 Nov 2016 192,238 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

headlamp lenses in poor condition

vehicle may have a modified exhaust system fitted?

Fail 29 Nov 2016 192,238 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

headlamp lenses in poor condition

vehicle may have a modified exhaust system fitted?

Pass 14 Jan 2016 180,910 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 14 Jan 2016 180,910 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 15 Jan 2015 168,175 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

H/LAMP WASH WEAK

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2015 168,175 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

H/LAMP WASH WEAK

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2014 167,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 154,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 138,295 miles

Diesel exhaust emissions too low to provide print-out

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 128,534 miles

front brake in poor conditionm

Pass 7 Dec 2010 110,092 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 94,805 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 85,489 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,354 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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PF54 FKG is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PF54 FKG, 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 PF54 FKG registered?

PF54 FKG is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is PF54 FKG safe to buy?

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