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YY54 PWL

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,304 mi
Last recorded144,304 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 PWL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 144,304 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 137,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 137,242 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 128,576 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 116,772 miles

wipers poor

Fail 29 Oct 2012 116,772 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 9 Nov 2011 105,381 miles

Low effort on n/s/r park brake

Pass 16 Nov 2010 92,453 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,714 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 65,733 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 Nov 2008 65,733 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 50,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YY54 PWL is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY54 PWL, 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 YY54 PWL registered?

YY54 PWL is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is YY54 PWL safe to buy?

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