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WF54 WAA

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,172 mi
Last recorded169,172 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 WAA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 169,172 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 168,262 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 166,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 165,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 164,164 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 161,065 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 153,368 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 139,723 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 129,830 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 120,507 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 120,507 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 108,847 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 101,147 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 101,147 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 88,860 miles

abs warning light flashing up on dash intermittent

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,895 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,420 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 67,267 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 46,361 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 33,464 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,464 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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WF54 WAA is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WF54 WAA, 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 WF54 WAA registered?

WF54 WAA is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is WF54 WAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF54 WAA shows 22 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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