2004 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · LS54 XCO
2004 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 185,950 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS54 XCO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2026
- 185,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS54 XCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 535 (LS54 XCO) between November 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working angle eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LS54 XCO Mileage History
- 26/11/200730,184 mi
- 03/12/200842,395 mi+12,211 mi
- 07/12/200952,585 mi+10,190 mi
- 23/11/201063,629 mi+11,044 mi
- 09/12/201175,661 mi+12,032 mi
- 29/11/201290,978 mi+15,317 mi
- 16/12/201393,176 mi+2,198 mi
- 18/12/2014106,838 mi+13,662 mi
- 31/10/2015113,946 mi+7,108 mi
- 27/01/2017127,130 mi+13,184 mi
- 27/01/2017127,130 mi
- 02/02/2018134,949 mi+7,819 mi
- 31/07/2019139,463 mi+4,514 mi
- 02/08/2019139,470 mi+7 mi
- 13/10/2020143,110 mi+3,640 mi
- 23/10/2020143,138 mi+28 mi
- 11/12/2021143,329 mi+191 mi
- 08/12/2022152,283 mi+8,954 mi
- 05/12/2023168,846 mi+16,563 mi
- 25/01/2025179,768 mi+10,922 mi
- 08/02/2026185,950 mi+6,182 mi
Average of roughly 8,557 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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