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RA54 XED

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

202,197 mi
Last recorded202,197 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XED
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 202,197 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 182,121 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 179,121 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 173,837 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 169,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 158,401 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 158,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 149,466 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 134,984 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 134,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 134,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 104,249 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 74,929 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 74,274 miles

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

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

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 XED 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XED, 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 XED registered?

RA54 XED is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is RA54 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA54 XED shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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