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BM53 SPS

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

238,367 mi
Last recorded238,367 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 SPS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 238,367 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 232,857 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 224,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 214,333 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 204,464 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 198,705 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 191,203 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 184,189 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 174,675 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 165,058 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 154,969 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 146,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 141,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 130,627 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 115,664 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 94,055 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 85,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,105 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 71,927 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,614 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,001 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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BM53 SPS is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 BM53 SPS, 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 BM53 SPS registered?

BM53 SPS is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is BM53 SPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM53 SPS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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