MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside headlamp lens deteriorated
Rear heat shield insecure
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear very close (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside headlamp lens deteriorated
Rear heat shield insecure
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear very close (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front side light dull
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost to hub (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rearmost to subframe (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost to hub (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Diff oil leak
oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Diff leaking oil
Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
plastic floor pan from front to rear of vehicle
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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YA54 WEP is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YA54 WEP, 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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YA54 WEP is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 20 December 2004.
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