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SF54 UUW

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,657 mi
Last recorded105,657 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 UUW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 105,657 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 97,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 97,529 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,541 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,054 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 81,305 miles

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,989 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 70,989 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,186 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,911 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 49,911 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,222 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,403 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 44,402 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,190 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,601 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 37,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,552 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 33,552 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,047 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,405 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 23,405 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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SF54 UUW is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black 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 SF54 UUW, 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 SF54 UUW registered?

SF54 UUW is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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