CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ54 ZZL

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,065 mi
Last recorded171,065 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 ZZL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 171,065 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 155,003 miles

exhaust noisy

heat shield loose

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2022 146,532 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

DPF cleaning letter provided from presenter

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

sill covers / undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 132,812 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 132,812 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 132,749 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 126,582 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 126,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 123,910 miles

corrosion rear discs

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe at rear corroded

offside rear tyre on limit

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2018 123,910 miles

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

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

corrosion rear discs

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe at rear corroded

offside rear tyre on limit

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Jan 2018 123,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured suspension arm inner mounting snapped off (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

indicator repeaters flashing slightly white

outer sill trims fitted making thorough inspection of sill condition impossible

Pass 1 Feb 2017 118,100 miles

exhaust flex deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

rear tyres on limit

slight play offside rear suspension arm

slight play offside steering

slight play offside steering

Pass 5 Jan 2016 114,271 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play to offside front steering rack end

Pass 5 Dec 2014 107,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,021 miles

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

Wear to both rear & nearside front tyres

Pass 21 Dec 2011 97,134 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 91,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Wear to all 4 tyres

Pass 6 Nov 2009 82,221 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to offside front tyre in centre

Fail 5 Nov 2009 82,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,595 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
Full BMW 535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJ54 ZZL is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ54 ZZL, 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

How do I check the history of PJ54 ZZL?

You can check the full history of PJ54 ZZL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ54 ZZL registered?

PJ54 ZZL is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is PJ54 ZZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ54 ZZL shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ54 ZZL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJ54 ZZL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.