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424 BMW

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,259 mi
Last recorded87,259 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration424 BMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 87,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 76,674 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to hub bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 76,644 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to hub bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 66,168 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 65,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 64,682 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 63,348 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 61,963 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 59,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,013 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,583 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 52,768 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,725 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,988 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,758 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,544 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 27,906 miles

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

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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424 BMW is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 424 BMW, 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 424 BMW registered?

424 BMW is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is 424 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 424 BMW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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