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WM54 JHJ

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,101 mi
Last recorded139,101 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 JHJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 139,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 133,241 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 5 Feb 2015 118,412 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 109,168 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 94,531 miles

low emission reading -but not a reason to fail vehicle

Fail 23 Aug 2012 94,531 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

low emission reading -but not a reason to fail vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,661 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 75,429 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 75,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,400 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 44,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WM54 JHJ is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WM54 JHJ, 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 WM54 JHJ registered?

WM54 JHJ is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is WM54 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM54 JHJ shows 11 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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