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SO54 MZF

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

187,660 mi
Last recorded187,660 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 MZF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 187,660 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 184,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front underbody tray missing

Pass 28 Jun 2022 172,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 171,392 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 149,742 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 147,334 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 144,641 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 137,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 137,472 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure bolt missing from lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked x3 (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

blue smoke at idle/revs

Pass 23 Jan 2016 131,295 miles

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

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

emissions test aborted vehicle too clean to produce a test result

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low on inner tread

non standard suspension fitted

various vehicle under body protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 4 Jan 2015 116,835 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 107,150 miles

n/s/f tyre edge worn

o/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 14 Dec 2012 96,468 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 96,464 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 86,639 miles

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

exhaust system flexi damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2011 86,638 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system flexi damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2010 76,663 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front windscreen washers poor

Fail 23 Dec 2010 76,660 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front windscreen washers poor

Pass 22 Dec 2009 67,409 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 67,406 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 54,444 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 54,444 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,328 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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SO54 MZF 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 73.9%.

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 SO54 MZF, 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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SO54 MZF is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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