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MIL 2337

2004 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

180,732 mi
Last recorded180,732 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 2337
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 180,732 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 179,488 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 178,841 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 177,524 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 174,910 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 174,853 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 173,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 169,503 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 169,481 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements honeycomb background (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 161,626 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 151,932 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 143,251 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 134,842 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 124,773 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 115,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 107,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 97,417 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 88,020 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 79,616 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,183 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 71,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2007 59,794 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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MIL 2337 is a 2004 BMW 535 in Blue 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 MIL 2337, 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 MIL 2337 registered?

MIL 2337 is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is MIL 2337 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 2337 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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