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ST54 LWA

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,933 mi
Last recorded125,933 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 125,933 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 120,408 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 103,736 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 96,483 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 84,181 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,016 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 61,591 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 61,511 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 50,735 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 49,942 miles

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

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

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 49,942 miles

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

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

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 LWA is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LWA, 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

How do I check the history of ST54 LWA?

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What year was ST54 LWA registered?

ST54 LWA is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is ST54 LWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 LWA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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