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ST54 FMM

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,290 mi
Last recorded174,290 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 FMM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 174,290 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 165,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in rack end.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in rack end.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 150,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 140,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel has been repaired on inner side

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 122,257 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 122,257 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 101,121 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,839 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,009 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,578 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,797 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 62,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,020 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 54,020 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,672 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,665 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,611 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,066 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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ST54 FMM 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 84.2%.

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 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 ST54 FMM, 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 ST54 FMM registered?

ST54 FMM is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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