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K500 KJM

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,989 mi
Last recorded121,989 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 KJM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 121,989 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 119,150 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 114,625 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 107,596 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 104,763 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 97,589 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 95,325 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 95,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn stay bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,988 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 83,146 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 83,119 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 72,365 miles

Emission to clean to record

Nearside Front tyre and offside front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 72,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Emission to clean to record

Nearside Front tyre and offside front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 251,701 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted to car

Pass 24 Nov 2014 231,289 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 214,443 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke produced on emissions test

Pass 28 Nov 2012 196,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 196,745 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 176,090 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 154,765 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 154,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 130,564 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 105,399 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 77,961 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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K500 KJM 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 79.2%.

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 K500 KJM, 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

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What year was K500 KJM registered?

K500 KJM is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is K500 KJM safe to buy?

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