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RF54 FHX

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,705 mi
Last recorded122,705 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 FHX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,705 miles

Slight play in rack ends

Fail 15 Apr 2016 122,288 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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in rack ends

Pass 28 Apr 2015 112,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

front tyres both sides have slight wear on outer edges

rear tyres both sides slight wear on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cut in main tread

Fail 15 Apr 2014 98,671 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cut in main tread

Pass 27 Apr 2013 92,243 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 92,243 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,448 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,168 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,023 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,980 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,754 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 39,754 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,890 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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RF54 FHX is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF54 FHX, 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 RF54 FHX registered?

RF54 FHX is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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