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PX54 HGA

2004 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,699 mi
Last recorded155,699 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 HGA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 155,699 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 155,699 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 143,179 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 126,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 126,690 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front to rear brake pipes are heavily corroded

Both headlamps have poor beam patterns

brake hoses slightly deteriorated on rear

Fail 18 May 2021 126,669 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard catalytic converter or particulate filter missing from exhaust (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear pipes well cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper rear ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight patterns poor

Fail 18 May 2021 126,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear pipes well cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper rear ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight patterns poor

Pass 17 Jun 2020 114,537 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2019 114,433 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 109,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To Caliper Strongly advise. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated To Caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 102,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 102,408 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,012 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 88,201 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,388 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,761 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,754 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,713 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 27,718 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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PX54 HGA is a 2004 BMW 535 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PX54 HGA, 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 PX54 HGA registered?

PX54 HGA is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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