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WR54 OHO

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

250,075 mi
Last recorded250,075 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 OHO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 250,075 miles

both lower link arm bushes perished/worn

brake bind o/s/r

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2025 250,068 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both lower link arm bushes perished/worn

brake bind o/s/r

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2024 230,988 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 227,275 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 216,439 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes in arches corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner forward bush starting to separate from arm, no excessive play or movement in any direction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Under trays obscuring testable items

Fail 6 Oct 2022 216,347 miles

Emissions not tested Due to egr failure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central arm bush (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm bush (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing Multiple bolts missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes in arches corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner forward bush starting to separate from arm, no excessive play or movement in any direction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Jul 2021 200,323 miles

Front suspension bushes

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 200,323 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 176,095 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 154,096 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 139,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 128,586 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 128,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2016 117,528 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,877 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 104,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 93,141 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,420 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 82,420 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,426 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 72,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,246 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,205 miles

The screen washer jets have a reduced flow.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,678 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 36,648 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 26,772 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 26,772 miles

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

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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WR54 OHO is a 2004 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WR54 OHO, 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 WR54 OHO registered?

WR54 OHO is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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