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N121 ANW

2004 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,116 mi
Last recorded154,116 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 ANW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 154,116 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 144,747 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 135,675 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 131,320 miles

Engine Light On

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 1 Dec 2021 130,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

eml light on

Pass 24 Nov 2020 129,961 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 129,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL is on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Pattern not visible. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade rubber split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Pattern not visible. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Plastic lens discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Wing mounted repeater. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished and splitting. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished and splitting. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 128,962 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

rear tyres getting low

Fail 21 Nov 2019 128,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 Nov 2018 124,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine smokes to normal temp is reached

Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,530 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 116,662 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 112,201 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,787 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 104,236 miles

Offside handbrake efficiency not as good as nearside

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 98,873 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)

exhaust emitts blue smoke on revs

ns and os rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2012 98,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

exhaust emitts blue smoke on revs

ns and os rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2011 94,300 miles

oil dripping from ns of engine cover

rear tyres getting low and wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2010 89,080 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST BRAKE EFFICIENCY ACCEPTABLE AT MOT TEST

BOTH REAR TYRES 225/50/17 934W RUNFLAT WORN TO 1.6 MM ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 2 Nov 2009 85,072 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,971 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 68,971 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 50,703 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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N121 ANW is a 2004 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 N121 ANW, 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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N121 ANW is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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