MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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stone chips in windscreen
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
OIL LEAK
Offside Front pinch bolt for shock absorber to hub of incorrect type fitted, many washers used to space out but securely fitted
Offside Rear tank strap slight damage
nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroding (under body)
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached strut to hub pinch bolt missing, also play (5.3.2 (a) (i))
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
OIL LEAK
Offside Rear tank strap slight damage
nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroding (under body)
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front both front fog lights water ingress
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front both front fog lights water ingress
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Both (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Both (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both support bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre getting low 3mm and worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre getting low 3mm and worn on inner edge
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both support bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre getting low 3mm and worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre getting low 3mm and worn on inner edge
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn on edges...o/s/r tyre worn too legal limits
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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SW54 FUB is a 2004 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SW54 FUB, 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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SW54 FUB is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 2 December 2004.
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