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C3 FBR

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,999 mi
Last recorded123,999 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 FBR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 123,999 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 112,591 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 104,546 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 97,895 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,737 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 87,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 77,710 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 77,700 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 68,607 miles

covers fitted.

no emissions detected.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,495 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,510 miles

engine cover fitted

full undertray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 59,375 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 59,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracked on inner and outer edges but not through to cords

Fail 9 Sep 2014 56,315 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have cracks round tread

o/s front fog light missing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have cracks round outer tread

o/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,333 miles

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage but not through to cord

Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,103 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage but not through to cords

Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,076 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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C3 FBR is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 102,338 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 C3 FBR, 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 19 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 C3 FBR registered?

C3 FBR is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is C3 FBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 FBR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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