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YN53 DRN

2004 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,260 mi
Last recorded95,260 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 DRN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 95,260 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 95,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 93,501 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 93,031 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 93,027 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 88,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 77,053 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 69,424 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 61,577 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 61,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,901 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 40,552 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,373 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,101 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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YN53 DRN is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YN53 DRN, 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 YN53 DRN registered?

YN53 DRN is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is YN53 DRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN53 DRN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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