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GL54 MXA

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

194,422 mi
Last recorded194,422 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 MXA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 194,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 186,044 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 178,599 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 169,510 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 Feb 2022 164,123 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 155,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 146,860 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 138,695 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,890 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 121,335 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 113,602 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 105,342 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,460 miles

Emissions too low to register

Slight buldge offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 12 Jul 2010 66,218 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 65,461 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 65,461 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 62,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 62,300 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,449 miles

exhaust emission output to low to be measured

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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GL54 MXA 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 90.5%.

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 GL54 MXA, 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 GL54 MXA registered?

GL54 MXA is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is GL54 MXA safe to buy?

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