MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above the rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear fog lamp not working
offside & nearside front & offside rear tyres worn on inner edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear fog lamp not working
offside & nearside front & offside rear tyres worn on inner edges
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Belly pan fitted
Front bumper damaged
Underbody protection panels fitted
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Belly pan fitted
Front bumper damaged
Underbody protection panels fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA54 VSX is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 RA54 VSX, 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 RA54 VSX registered?
RA54 VSX is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 22 November 2004.
Is RA54 VSX safe to buy?
The MOT history for RA54 VSX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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