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185,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine cover and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All upper track control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Engine cover and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All upper track control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front oil leak under shields fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs have part surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear, front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear handbrake effort only just met required braking effort
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear pipes slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swival borderline excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside headlamp lense is deterioated
brake pipes have slight corrosion
engine oil leaks
front coil springs corroded
parking brake only just met requirements and slight scraping noise rear drum areas. Brakes should be inspected
Offside steering arm has play at inner joint
front brake hoses are deterioated
knock to steering system felt at steering wheel
oil leaks
steering system feels rough and notchy
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)
Offside steering arm has play at inner joint
front brake hoses are deterioated
oil leaks
steering system feels rough and notchy
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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Y13 JWL is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 Y13 JWL, 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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Y13 JWL is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 29 November 2004.
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