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WR54 JTU

2004 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,849 mi
Last recorded166,849 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 JTU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 166,849 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 166,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 151,586 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 151,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 138,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 124,902 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 118,622 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 111,053 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 90,638 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 90,638 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 90,507 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres below 3.mm tread

Pass 6 Oct 2012 81,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre edges worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,405 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,370 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 64,043 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,551 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

restraint system warning light on

Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,150 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 JTU is a 2004 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WR54 JTU, 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 WR54 JTU registered?

WR54 JTU is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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