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DR53 DOM

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

150,028 mi
Last recorded150,028 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR53 DOM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 150,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 148,926 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 148,197 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 146,206 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 142,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 135,737 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 128,637 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 118,860 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 112,676 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 112,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 108,656 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 106,854 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 93,892 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 87,928 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 87,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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 25 Oct 2011 81,261 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,102 miles

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

osf tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2009 56,102 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 36,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DR53 DOM is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DR53 DOM, 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 DR53 DOM registered?

DR53 DOM is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is DR53 DOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR53 DOM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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