2004 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · M700 ADG
2004 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 179,290 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
M700 ADG Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2024
- 179,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M700 ADG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 535 (M700 ADG) between November 2007 and March 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (7.1.6 (a))”.
M700 ADG Mileage History
- 26/11/200796,663 mi
- 17/11/2008129,388 mi+32,725 mi
- 05/08/200990,512 mi-38,876 mi
- 02/08/2010108,504 mi+17,992 mi
- 03/08/2011109,117 mi+613 mi
- 09/08/2011109,117 mi
- 06/08/2012126,044 mi+16,927 mi
- 06/08/2013129,497 mi+3,453 mi
- 04/08/2014131,086 mi+1,589 mi
- 11/08/2015136,812 mi+5,726 mi
- 13/08/2015136,830 mi+18 mi
- 18/08/2015136,832 mi+2 mi
- 08/09/2016143,091 mi+6,259 mi
- 09/09/2016143,101 mi+10 mi
- 16/08/2017146,685 mi+3,584 mi
- 16/08/2017146,685 mi
- 01/10/2018158,981 mi+12,296 mi
- 15/11/2019166,647 mi+7,666 mi
- 19/11/2019166,647 mi
- 17/11/2020171,972 mi+5,325 mi
- 17/11/2020171,972 mi
- 11/11/2021175,124 mi+3,152 mi
- 12/11/2021175,129 mi+5 mi
- 22/11/2022176,971 mi+1,842 mi
- 11/03/2024179,286 mi+2,315 mi
- 21/03/2024179,290 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,063 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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