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RY54 UMB

2004 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,130 mi
Last recorded147,130 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 UMB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 147,130 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 128,879 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 122,030 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 111,718 miles

oil leak

rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 22 Feb 2011 111,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 10 Feb 2010 87,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 65,690 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,160 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,588 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 37,588 miles

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

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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RY54 UMB is a 2004 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY54 UMB, 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 RY54 UMB registered?

RY54 UMB is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is RY54 UMB safe to buy?

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