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Y13 JWL

2004 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

185,276 mi
Last recorded185,276 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 JWL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 185,276 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 169,933 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 164,308 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 159,251 miles

Engine cover and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All upper track control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 159,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine cover and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All upper track control arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 155,260 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Pass 13 Jul 2021 151,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 146,669 miles

Central Front oil leak under shields fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs have part surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear, front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear handbrake effort only just met required braking effort

Pass 28 Jun 2019 141,013 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 134,978 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 134,926 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swival borderline excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 128,326 miles

Nearside headlamp lense is deterioated

brake pipes have slight corrosion

engine oil leaks

front coil springs corroded

parking brake only just met requirements and slight scraping noise rear drum areas. Brakes should be inspected

Pass 7 Jul 2016 121,550 miles

Offside steering arm has play at inner joint

front brake hoses are deterioated

knock to steering system felt at steering wheel

oil leaks

steering system feels rough and notchy

Fail 1 Jul 2016 121,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

Offside steering arm has play at inner joint

front brake hoses are deterioated

oil leaks

steering system feels rough and notchy

Pass 7 Jul 2015 113,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2015 113,685 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 106,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2014 106,056 miles

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

Offside 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 92,217 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,052 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 87,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 82,450 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,554 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 75,471 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 67,511 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,017 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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Y13 JWL 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 74.1%.

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 Y13 JWL, 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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Y13 JWL is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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