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DAZ 8952

2003 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,253 mi
Last recorded150,253 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 535100,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 8952
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 150,253 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 150,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 149,867 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 147,946 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 145,078 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 145,065 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 140,473 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator loose

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 3 Nov 2021 140,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator loose

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 20 Nov 2020

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 26 Oct 2019

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 23 Oct 2019

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 8 Mar 2018 127,076 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Pass 4 Feb 2017

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 25 Feb 2016 118,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly inner side.. n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2015 114,172 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 114,172 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 108,033 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 108,033 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 97,250 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,482 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 37,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 78,707 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 23 Dec 2009 69,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 58,996 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,284 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 35,881 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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DAZ 8952 is a 2003 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DAZ 8952, 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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What year was DAZ 8952 registered?

DAZ 8952 is a 2003 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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