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LS54 XCO

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,950 mi
Last recorded185,950 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 XCO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 185,950 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 179,768 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 168,846 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 152,283 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 143,329 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 143,138 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 143,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working angle eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 139,470 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 139,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 134,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 127,130 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

Fail 27 Jan 2017 127,130 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

Pass 31 Oct 2015 113,946 miles

sill covers

Pass 18 Dec 2014 106,838 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 93,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 90,978 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,661 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,629 miles

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

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

front pads approx 4mm

Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,585 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,184 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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LS54 XCO is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS54 XCO, 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 LS54 XCO registered?

LS54 XCO is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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