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FX54 NMF

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,308 mi
Last recorded116,308 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 NMF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 116,308 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S rear lower arm bush deteriorated, no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S rear lower arm bush deteriorated, no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight emssion leak to centre section,

Fail 29 Oct 2025 116,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,064 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 105,467 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - slightly wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 102,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 155,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 155,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front 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 26 Apr 2019 151,542 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 151,531 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 148,022 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 138,001 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 125,498 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 125,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear below limit

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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FX54 NMF is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX54 NMF, 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

How do I check the history of FX54 NMF?

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What year was FX54 NMF registered?

FX54 NMF is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 10 November 2004.

Is FX54 NMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX54 NMF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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