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WG54 OTH

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,866 mi
Last recorded166,866 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 OTH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 166,866 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 162,660 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 159,624 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 159,622 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake caliper clip missing

Pass 31 Jul 2018 154,367 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted.

handbrake just passed,requires attention.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 151,901 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking. (4.1.D.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine and undercovers fitted.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 151,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking. (4.1.D.1e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine and undercovers fitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 139,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 127,827 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 118,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 110,849 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 110,544 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 107,634 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 95,097 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 84,142 miles

bonding seperation in both rear wishbone forward bushes

small cut in n/s/f tyre -- cords not visible

Fail 13 Nov 2008 84,141 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonding seperation in both rear wishbone forward bushes

small cut in n/s/f tyre -- cords not visible

Pass 23 Nov 2007 62,835 miles

Knocking noise within steering column when rocked side to side.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Sligh noise from nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated by hand.

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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WG54 OTH is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WG54 OTH, 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 WG54 OTH registered?

WG54 OTH is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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