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CA03 AHP

2003 BMW 535

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,320 mi
Last recorded149,320 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 535100,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 AHP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 149,320 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 149,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2354018 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2653518 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 146,389 miles

both front tyre outer sidewalls have cuts in them

o/s/r tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Fail 27 Jul 2016 146,389 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre outer sidewalls have cuts in them

o/s/r tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2015 139,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f wheel damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2015 139,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2014 130,968 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 130,968 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 120,179 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)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Jul 2013 120,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 110,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 100,385 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 87,618 miles

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

near side off side front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2009 71,328 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)

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

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

oil leak on rear axle, spraying onto exhaust

Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,502 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,589 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 36,589 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 20,800 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 20,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface rust on all brake discs. †

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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CA03 AHP is a 2003 BMW 535 in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 100,173 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 CA03 AHP, 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 23 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CA03 AHP is a 2003 BMW 535, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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