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VX54 UGY

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,173 mi
Last recorded142,173 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UGY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 142,173 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 141,345 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 138,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 138,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 138,011 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 137,733 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 137,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 136,613 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 136,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 132,018 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 128,019 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 128,019 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 121,375 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Fail 18 Jun 2016 121,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 119,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2015 119,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 114,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 103,994 miles

front disc slight lip & rear slight rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2012 101,701 miles

emissions test caried out, but no reading recorded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,344 miles

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

Noise from o/s/r suspension

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 84,773 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 84,773 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,359 miles

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

backing coming away on front number plate

car to clean for emission test

Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,924 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

SMOKE TEST CARRIED OUT NO RESULTS TO CLEAN

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 59,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

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

SMOKE TEST CARRIED OUT NO RESULTS TO CLEAN

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,289 miles

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

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

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

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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VX54 UGY is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VX54 UGY, 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 VX54 UGY registered?

VX54 UGY is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 17 October 2004.

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