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FD54 OEU

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,113 mi
Last recorded153,113 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OEU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 153,113 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 145,323 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 145,232 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 275/3019 AND 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 138,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 128,995 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 5 Jan 2021 122,415 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 122,415 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 122,258 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner. 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 118,948 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 115,256 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 115,100 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 111,489 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 111,475 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 103,532 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 97,184 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 89,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 89,526 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 80,610 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 80,606 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,003 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,168 miles

minor stone chips to windscreen

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted throughout

Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,881 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 47,334 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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FD54 OEU is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD54 OEU, 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 FD54 OEU registered?

FD54 OEU is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is FD54 OEU safe to buy?

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