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WR54 BGU

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,619 mi
Last recorded141,619 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 BGU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2024 141,619 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Manufactures covers restricting view

Pass 19 Apr 2023 139,996 miles

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 21 Apr 2022 138,450 miles

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 136,736 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 6 May 2020 134,453 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,555 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 128,927 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

zero smoke reading

Pass 24 Apr 2017 125,864 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 123,021 miles

unable to get smoke reading

under trays fitted unable to check components

Pass 18 May 2015 120,550 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 113,886 miles

no emissions print out, due to low emissions

Pass 7 Nov 2011 110,902 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 108,018 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 97,442 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 74,525 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 54,596 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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WR54 BGU 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 100%.

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 WR54 BGU, 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 WR54 BGU registered?

WR54 BGU is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is WR54 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR54 BGU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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