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SD54 VZZ

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,510 mi
Last recorded188,510 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 VZZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 188,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 185,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 180,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 180,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 179,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 171,870 miles

handbrake effort weak o/s/r

Fail 5 Feb 2018 171,870 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

handbrake effort weak o/s/r

Pass 16 Dec 2016 159,500 miles

slight play in near side rear upper front suspension arm

Pass 23 Dec 2015 149,498 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 149,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 140,134 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 140,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 137,857 miles

near side front tyre outer side wall some damage

near side rear tyre on limit

Fail 4 Jan 2013 87,092 miles

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

exhaust flexi worn

hand brake travel

no acceleration detected

slight play in front anti roll bar d shape bushs

Pass 4 Jan 2013 87,092 miles

exhaust flexi worn

hand brake travel

no acceleration detected

slight play in front anti roll bar d shape bushs

Pass 20 Jan 2012 130,258 miles

exhaust flexi worn

near side rear wheel been welded

no acceleration detected

slight play in front anti roll bar d shape bushs

Pass 17 Jan 2011 123,041 miles

Airbag warning light on.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 123,041 miles

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

Airbag warning light on.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 105,998 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 84,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 84,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 83,962 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,529 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,572 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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SD54 VZZ is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD54 VZZ, 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 SD54 VZZ registered?

SD54 VZZ is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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