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RA54 XEZ

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

198,972 mi
Last recorded198,972 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XEZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2024 198,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake disc back plate insecure

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 181,922 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 181,922 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 164,288 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 164,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 153,862 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 153,861 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 149,235 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 149,234 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 140,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Fail 4 Mar 2019 140,304 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2018 132,159 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 132,159 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 124,308 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 113,301 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 102,935 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,881 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,344 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing badly on inside edge.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 74,971 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,954 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 65,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides front control arm bushes perishing evident

Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,662 miles

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,362 miles

rear number plate starting to deterioate.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 49,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear number plate starting to deterioate.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,469 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 29,668 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 XEZ is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XEZ, 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 XEZ registered?

RA54 XEZ is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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