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N30 BJT

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,852 mi
Last recorded139,852 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 BJT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 139,852 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2025 139,849 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 135,007 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 132,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 125,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 125,135 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 111,039 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 105,007 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,389 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,165 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 99,163 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,978 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 89,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nail in nearside rear tyre (1/2 past)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge (not yet to cords) 245/40/18 y

Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,773 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 84,768 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,598 miles

o/s/f coil spring incomplete but still functioning correct

Pass 6 Dec 2010 75,514 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 70,059 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 70,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 63,781 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,340 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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N30 BJT is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver 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 N30 BJT, 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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What year was N30 BJT registered?

N30 BJT is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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