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RK04 MFU

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,610 mi
Last recorded155,610 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 MFU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 155,610 miles

'Coolant too low' warning on dash

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 155,610 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 Run-Flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

'Coolant too low' warning on dash

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 150,906 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 146,309 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 136,809 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 125,010 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 109,334 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 109,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 92,708 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS THE REQUIRED PARK BRAKE EFFCICENCY.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 92,708 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,740 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,396 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,456 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 47,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,436 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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RK04 MFU 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 RK04 MFU, 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 RK04 MFU registered?

RK04 MFU is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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