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MT54 TWZ

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

142,496 mi
Last recorded142,496 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 TWZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 142,496 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 128,714 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 117,099 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 108,426 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 105,009 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 105,093 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2020 103,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2019 102,499 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 99,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2018 99,764 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,122 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 96,086 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,192 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,084 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 84,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 81,417 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 81,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 80,963 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,463 miles

Airbag light on

Fail 17 Oct 2012 77,463 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Airbag light on

Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2010 70,274 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,830 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight movement on offside rear lower balljoint.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,814 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,205 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 52,205 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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MT54 TWZ is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 MT54 TWZ, 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 MT54 TWZ registered?

MT54 TWZ is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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