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M111 OYE

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,542 mi
Last recorded182,542 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 OYE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 182,542 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 176,226 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 166,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded in certain places. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. 275/30/19. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded in certain places. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. 275/30/19. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 162,727 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs on vehicle are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded in certain places. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded in certain places. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 162,727 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs on vehicle are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded in certain places. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded in certain places. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 160,034 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs have surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded in certain places. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low, 275/30/19. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded in certain places. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low, 275/30/19. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 150,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 138,496 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 128,047 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 30 Jul 2015 127,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OSF,OSR & NSR tyres wearing inner edges

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 127,583 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

All tyres have worn inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 99,638 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 94,302 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,984 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 79,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 78,072 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 78,072 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 50,167 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,167 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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M111 OYE 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 76.2%.

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 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 M111 OYE, 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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M111 OYE is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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