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WK54 GGP

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

250,163 mi
Last recorded250,163 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 GGP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 250,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 1 Nov 2024 242,495 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 4 Nov 2023 236,090 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 236,090 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 229,618 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 229,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 223,185 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 220,112 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 216,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 211,004 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 210,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play detected at offside track rod inner ball joint/steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2016 202,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 202,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 193,660 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 183,278 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 175,645 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 168,371 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 157,991 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 136,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 136,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 109,761 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 79,266 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,858 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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WK54 GGP is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WK54 GGP, 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 WK54 GGP registered?

WK54 GGP is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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