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RY54 WYW

2004 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,559 mi
Last recorded178,559 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 WYW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 178,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 178,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 169,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear lower arm front bushes slightly perished

windscreen slight damage

Fail 11 Mar 2020 169,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18/100W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear lower arm front bushes slightly perished

windscreen slight damage

Pass 19 Feb 2019 158,448 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 158,413 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 149,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight free play

Pass 26 Jul 2017 147,894 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear suspension lower arm front bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2016 143,644 miles

slight play in offside front steering track rod

Fail 16 Jul 2016 143,644 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight play in offside front steering track rod

Pass 13 Jul 2015 139,318 miles

slight play in offside front steering track rod

Pass 4 Jul 2014 135,196 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2013 129,875 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL HAS A SMALL SCUFF (NOT THROUGH TO THE CORDS)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2013 129,875 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL HAS A SMALL SCUFF (NOT THROUGH TO THE CORDS)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 127,182 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Fail 28 Feb 2013 127,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Pass 26 Jan 2012 113,610 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2011 106,517 miles

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

rear discs slightly worn

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 23 Jun 2011 106,517 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear discs slightly worn

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 5 Jan 2010 86,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 68,285 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,204 miles

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

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

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 WYW is a 2004 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RY54 WYW, 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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RY54 WYW is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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