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YE54 DYD

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,732 mi
Last recorded154,732 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 DYD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 154,732 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 145,667 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 145,660 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower wishbone,inner bar marked with yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower wishbone inner bar marked with yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 135,509 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 121,913 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 110,823 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 107,666 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 107,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 95,857 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 95,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 82,669 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,959 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Nov 2008 56,567 miles

both rear tyres wrong size

Fail 17 Nov 2008 56,567 miles

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

both rear tyres wrong size

Pass 30 Nov 2007 48,437 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Uneven tyre wear o/s/f

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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YE54 DYD is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE54 DYD, 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 YE54 DYD registered?

YE54 DYD is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is YE54 DYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE54 DYD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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