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VN54 ZMV

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,160 mi
Last recorded124,160 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 ZMV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 124,160 miles

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

all tyres wearing low

damage to all tyre side walls

damage to front number plate

front lower front suspension arm inner bushes worn

front roll bar (d) bushes worn

headlamp lenses discoloured

n/s/r wheel centre cap missing

various body panels damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2019 124,160 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o/s mirror unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

all tyres wearing low

damage to all tyre side walls

damage to front number plate

front lower front suspension arm inner bushes worn

front roll bar (d) bushes worn

headlamp lenses discoloured

n/s/r wheel centre cap missing

various body panels damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2018 119,311 miles

Oil leak ()

damage to all tyres

headlamp lenses discoloured

slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes

various body panels damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2018 119,311 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlamp lenses discoloured

Oil leak ()

damage to all tyres

slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes

various body panels damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2017 110,515 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 110,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 103,879 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 103,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,321 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 94,321 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 88,136 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,605 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 81,605 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,024 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,589 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,298 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,947 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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VN54 ZMV is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey 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 VN54 ZMV, 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

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What year was VN54 ZMV registered?

VN54 ZMV is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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