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SW54 FUB

2004 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,366 mi
Last recorded159,366 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 FUB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 159,366 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2021 159,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2020 150,520 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 143,762 miles

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))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 143,762 miles

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 132,700 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 132,700 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 122,548 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 122,548 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,602 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 91,323 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 84,441 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 79,551 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 76,765 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,755 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 71,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 57,993 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,553 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges...o/s/r tyre worn too legal limits

Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,951 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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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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What year was SW54 FUB registered?

SW54 FUB is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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