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N3 VLG

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

215,418 mi
Last recorded215,418 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 VLG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 215,418 miles

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

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

Rear Differential oil leak

Undercovers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2026 215,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Differential oil leak

Undercovers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2024 206,355 miles

tpms fault

Pass 17 Nov 2023 195,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 186,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 186,275 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (rose) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (rose) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 173,319 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 165,662 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 165,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 160,077 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 153,494 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 153,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 147,175 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 137,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 137,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 128,278 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 126,071 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 120,999 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 113,418 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 97,806 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 79,739 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

play in offside steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,614 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,878 miles

can't see front brake pads very well

Pass 9 Feb 2008 50,293 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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N3 VLG is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 N3 VLG, 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 N3 VLG registered?

N3 VLG is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is N3 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 VLG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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