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SF54 UNU

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

202,290 mi
Last recorded202,290 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 UNU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 202,290 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 200,360 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces/ both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/ covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 200,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces/ both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/ covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 195,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 188,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 176,002 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 167,716 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 163,158 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 154,593 miles

Oil leak ()

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 146,663 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 143,603 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 143,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 138,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2014 126,938 miles

N/S REAR SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO BABY SEAT

UNABLE TO CHECK CERTAIN ITEMS DUE TO UNDER COVERS

UNABLE TO GET READING ON SMOKE METER VISUALLY OK

Pass 2 Aug 2013 113,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 113,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,606 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 92,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 82,915 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,374 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 72,374 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 58,746 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,166 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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SF54 UNU is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver 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 SF54 UNU, 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 SF54 UNU registered?

SF54 UNU is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is SF54 UNU safe to buy?

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