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RJ54 XLM

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,575 mi
Last recorded187,575 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 XLM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 187,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 179,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 162,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 154,991 miles

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

emissions to low to detect

Pass 14 Nov 2013 145,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 145,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 129,522 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 113,803 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 113,803 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 99,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 86,295 miles

long parking brake travel

o/s bonnet catch not catching

Fail 16 Nov 2009 86,295 miles

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

long parking brake travel

o/s bonnet catch not catching

Pass 4 Nov 2008 75,220 miles

Deep cut in o/s front tyre tread but not to cord.

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,657 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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RJ54 XLM is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

RJ54 XLM is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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