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RY54 XNC

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,076 mi
Last recorded147,076 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 XNC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 147,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 143,769 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 139,144 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 134,095 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 134,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 129,143 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 121,266 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 121,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,885 miles

windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

Fail 4 Jan 2018 118,885 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear

Pass 21 Jan 2017 114,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,822 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 104,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 101,783 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 101,783 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,237 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 90,237 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,036 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn out on inner and outer edges. Rest of tread worn down to 3mm [Continental Sport Contact 3 245/40 X ZR18]

Offside front tyre tread worn out on inner and outer edges. Rest of tread worn down to 3.5mm [Continental Sport Contact 3 245/40 X ZR18]

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,996 miles

Windscreen damage [centre]

Fail 1 Feb 2012 67,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake only just within pass criteria [16%]

Rear brake discs dished.

Windscreen damage [centre]

Pass 19 Feb 2011 59,171 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 50,199 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,454 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,570 miles

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

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 XNC is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XNC, 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 RY54 XNC registered?

RY54 XNC is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is RY54 XNC safe to buy?

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