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E4 XMD

2004 BMW 135

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests43 (33 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

161,373 mi
Last recorded161,373 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 XMD
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

33 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 161,373 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 97,980 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 161,366 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 94,421 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 157,245 miles

Nearside Front brake pads, close to limit

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 90,034 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 151,942 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,898 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 148,871 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 144,414 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,843 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 75,843 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 139,774 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills and arches corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 139,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills and arches corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 68,857 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 132,970 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2018 132,970 miles

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail rear prop centre bearing excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 3 May 2018 61,389 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 5 Jan 2018 126,951 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Fail 4 Jan 2018 126,951 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Pass 18 May 2017 46,562 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 39,145 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 121,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on edges

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 35,708 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 112,686 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 112,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,823 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 32,822 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 107,267 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 100,746 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2013 25,413 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 93,895 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 93,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Pass 10 May 2012
Fail 9 May 2012 18,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge/cord nearly exposed

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge/cord nearly exposed

Pass 28 Oct 2011
Pass 11 May 2011 9,572 miles

Nearside front tyre tread cracked.

Offside front tyre tread cracked.

Fail 11 May 2011 9,572 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre tread cracked.

Offside front tyre tread cracked.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,320 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,703 miles

slight smearing on screen from offside wiper blade

Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,685 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,527 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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E4 XMD is a 2004 BMW 135 in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

The most common reason a BMW 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E4 XMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E4 XMD is a 2004 BMW 135, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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