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YC54 XNT

2004 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

184,244 mi
Last recorded184,244 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 535106,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 XNT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 184,244 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 170,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 170,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 164,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 159,158 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 150,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 136,698 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 132,261 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 132,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 127,962 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 115,944 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 106,228 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,249 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 86,021 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,021 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 79,756 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 71,179 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 66,345 miles

N/S/F tyre appears to be wearing more so on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 60,571 miles

small stone chip marks on windscreen swept area

Pass 21 Nov 2009 47,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 32,936 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 23,809 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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YC54 XNT is a 2004 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YC54 XNT, 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 YC54 XNT registered?

YC54 XNT is a 2004 BMW 535, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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