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RF54 UOE

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,561 mi
Last recorded175,561 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 UOE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 175,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 175,143 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 175,143 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 170,166 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 170,155 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 167,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 163,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 162,566 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 149,551 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2012 132,076 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 132,076 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 107,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 96,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2009 77,915 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 60,373 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 59,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,267 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 UOE is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UOE, 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 UOE registered?

RF54 UOE is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is RF54 UOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 UOE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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