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SJ54 HMG

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,420 mi
Last recorded154,420 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 HMG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 154,420 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner / edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner / edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 154,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens foggy / hazey (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens foggy / hazey (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner / edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner / edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 148,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 141,997 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 141,997 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 134,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 126,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 126,831 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 114,886 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 114,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 105,519 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2011 96,832 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 84,006 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 84,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 68,550 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 57,170 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 57,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside 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.C.1b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

near-side headlamp misted up

near-side rear tyre has a tear in inner side wall

Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,609 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,035 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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SJ54 HMG is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SJ54 HMG, 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 SJ54 HMG registered?

SJ54 HMG is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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