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WJ54 BPF

2004 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,796 mi
Last recorded193,796 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 BPF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 193,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front inner discs corroded

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2024 188,492 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 188,481 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 170,352 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 155,021 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 149,776 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 137,359 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 132,578 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 132,570 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 124,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 117,660 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 117,649 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 96,295 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 95,623 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 88,007 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 81,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 74,365 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 62,167 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 52,863 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 42,488 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,293 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,460 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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WJ54 BPF is a 2004 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WJ54 BPF, 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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WJ54 BPF is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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