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FY54 YHM

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,687 mi
Last recorded225,687 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 YHM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 225,687 miles

handbrake minimum pass

Pass 5 Sep 2025 218,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 3 Sep 2024 212,622 miles

Both front tyres worn close to wear indicator

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicator

Fail 30 Aug 2024 212,621 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front tyres worn close to wear indicator

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicator

Pass 14 Jun 2023 209,460 miles

both front tyres cut on outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2022 197,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 191,750 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need changing ASAP 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will need changing ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 182,262 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 182,262 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 173,145 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2017 161,148 miles

Oil leak ()

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 May 2017 161,135 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 May 2016 145,114 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 145,114 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusted (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 140,826 miles

exhaust blow from flexible joint

Pass 27 Nov 2014 131,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 131,494 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres inflated before vehicle was Mot'ed

Pass 7 Nov 2013 121,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

offside front wheel bearing starting to become noisy

rear,front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow from front pipe flexable joint

Pass 18 Oct 2012 113,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2011 102,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 102,072 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 93,964 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 86,043 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 86,001 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 65,805 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 46,283 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,738 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,397 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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FY54 YHM is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY54 YHM, 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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FY54 YHM is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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