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RJ54 FSG

2004 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,136 mi
Last recorded175,136 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 FSG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 175,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 173,331 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 177,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 172,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 172,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 172,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 170,394 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 170,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 168,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 165,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 152,609 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 152,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 140,881 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 140,881 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 128,273 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 115,279 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 97,379 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 97,281 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 82,549 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,499 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,753 miles

offside front tyre flat

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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RJ54 FSG is a 2004 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ54 FSG, 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 RJ54 FSG registered?

RJ54 FSG is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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