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EJ54 OBM

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,515 mi
Last recorded172,515 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 OBM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 172,515 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 172,348 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 168,207 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 165,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2021 163,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 149,263 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 137,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2017 130,293 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 125,407 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 125,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 118,962 miles

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 113,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside

Pass 19 Oct 2013 105,666 miles

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on inside

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 98,234 miles

front tyres on 3mm

Fail 13 Oct 2012 98,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 18 Oct 2011 93,033 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 86,567 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 80,566 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 103,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 102,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 73,297 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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EJ54 OBM 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 85.7%.

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 EJ54 OBM, 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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EJ54 OBM is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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