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RJ54 GVN

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,649 mi
Last recorded163,649 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 GVN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 163,649 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 156,989 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 156,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 150,164 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 142,463 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 137,815 miles

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

under guard fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 137,779 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 137,779 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 135,152 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,402 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 99,195 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 99,193 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,808 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 64,717 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,463 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,224 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 29,056 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,777 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GVN is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RJ54 GVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ54 GVN registered?

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

Is RJ54 GVN safe to buy?

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