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FH56 VDM

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,368 mi
Last recorded160,368 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 VDM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 160,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 158,571 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 156,158 miles

BUCKLE IN N/S/F WHEEL

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 153,620 miles

BUCKLE IN N/S/F WHEEL

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 153,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

BUCKLE IN N/S/F WHEEL

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 149,895 miles

ALL TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

EML ON - VEHICLE FIRST USED BEFORE 2008

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 142,346 miles

BONNET STRUTS WEAK

BOTH REAR TYRES DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDE WALLS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 142,346 miles

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

BONNET STRUTS WEAK

BOTH REAR TYRES DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDE WALLS

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 133,020 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 123,317 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 109,542 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,832 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 95,832 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,926 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,122 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,309 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,500 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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FH56 VDM is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FH56 VDM, 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.

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What year was FH56 VDM registered?

FH56 VDM is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 16 February 2007.

Is FH56 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH56 VDM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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