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RA54 WOD

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,914 mi
Last recorded120,914 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 WOD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 120,914 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 117,685 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi hose perishing

Offside Front brake flexi hose perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2018 117,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (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))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake flexi hose perishing

Offside Front brake flexi hose perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2017 116,348 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 115,285 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 111,162 miles

advise both front lower arm bushes

advise front brake pads getting low

advise park brake lever travel

Pass 11 Aug 2014 105,212 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

OSR TYRE HAS HAD A SIDE WALL REPAIR AND IN MY OPINION THE TYRE IS DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2013 95,821 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 95,821 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 89,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,862 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,748 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2011 82,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,739 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,141 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 63,013 miles

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,748 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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RA54 WOD is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WOD, 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 WOD registered?

RA54 WOD is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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