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SF54 YAW

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,146 mi
Last recorded103,146 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 103,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 100,615 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 95,705 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 91,866 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 91,866 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 86,207 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/front tyre has inner and outer wall damage

o/s/front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 7 Jan 2015 86,207 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/front tyre has inner and outer wall damage

o/s/front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Dec 2013 80,223 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 74,709 miles

brake discs starting to wear

lower covers

sill covers

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,981 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 71,980 miles

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

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

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

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

cuts on inside of o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,707 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,210 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,225 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,358 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,550 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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SF54 YAW is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SF54 YAW, 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 SF54 YAW registered?

SF54 YAW is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is SF54 YAW safe to buy?

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