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YE54 VTN

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

191,640 mi
Last recorded191,640 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 VTN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 191,640 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 191,638 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 174,409 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 174,409 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 144,123 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 144,087 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel Tank Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 131,268 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 131,267 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 125,254 miles

oil leaks @ engine/gearbox

Fail 3 Jan 2017 125,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

oil leaks @ engine/gearbox

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged by previous fouling (prob. prev. broken spring).

Fail 8 Dec 2015 107,638 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both actuate but no fluid coming out (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged by previous fouling (prob. prev. broken spring).

Pass 23 Dec 2014 104,295 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,716 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre rear seat belt stalk outer cover insecure

fuel filler flap not easily opened

near side front jacking point block missing

near side rear lower arm front bush bonding starting to seperate

near side rear seat belt buckle outer cover insecure

off side door mirror casing damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2012 78,970 miles

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 78,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,609 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,585 miles

Nearside sill trim missing

Offside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,034 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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YE54 VTN is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VTN, 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 YE54 VTN registered?

YE54 VTN is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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