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KB54 VPK

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

200,387 mi
Last recorded200,387 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 VPK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 200,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 192,390 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 182,841 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 174,195 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 174,195 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 165,966 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 158,542 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 154,632 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 146,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 245-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 138,518 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 138,518 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 132,851 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 125,025 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 115,028 miles

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 104,261 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,375 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 70,176 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,926 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 47,075 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,122 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 34,122 miles

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

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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KB54 VPK is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 KB54 VPK, 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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KB54 VPK is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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