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MJ54 NZA

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,804 mi
Last recorded178,804 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 NZA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 178,804 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 166,548 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 166,544 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 152,510 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 146,256 miles

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight exhaust blow from front flexi

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2015 145,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 145,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 141,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 131,945 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 113,940 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 113,940 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 98,743 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 98,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 88,308 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 88,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 79,118 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,712 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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MJ54 NZA is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ54 NZA, 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 MJ54 NZA registered?

MJ54 NZA is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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