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WF54 XTE

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,188 mi
Last recorded102,188 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 XTE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 102,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 98,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 98,383 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 93,814 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 93,814 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel n/s&o/s (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 89,436 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY HAZED

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 86,574 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 83,592 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)

Offside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OUTER SILL COVER,S FITTED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,707 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2011 61,707 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,926 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 56,922 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,540 miles

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel rim....inner edge wear on front tyres....front brake pads appear to be wearing low....

Pass 20 Dec 2007 38,970 miles

rear tyres low on inner tread

Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,168 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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WF54 XTE is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WF54 XTE, 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 WF54 XTE registered?

WF54 XTE is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is WF54 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF54 XTE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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