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HX54 CPV

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

187,065 mi
Last recorded187,065 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 CPV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 187,065 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 187,065 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 173,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 165,851 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 165,851 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 162,126 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 155,739 miles

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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 138,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, has signs of repair and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake limit just met

Pass 16 Dec 2019 134,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy just acceptable (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) just acceptable ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 129,317 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) just acceptable ()

Fail 27 Sep 2018 129,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fronr flexy split/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) just acceptable ()

Pass 11 May 2017 119,464 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 110,502 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 110,502 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 105,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades just acceptable

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,638 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 92,633 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,727 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,212 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 65,016 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 52,946 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,838 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 42,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,349 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 27,853 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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HX54 CPV is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HX54 CPV, 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 HX54 CPV registered?

HX54 CPV is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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