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H13 MFM

1999 BMW 535

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

190,813 mi
Last recorded190,813 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 535110,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 MFM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 190,813 miles

Nearside Outer rusted

Offside Outer sill rusted

Pass 11 Dec 2023 189,094 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides front door windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 189,046 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides outer sills - At jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides front door windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 187,747 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 186,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor to sill holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor to sill holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 184,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 177,496 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 174,725 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 172,070 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 168,871 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 166,119 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 162,081 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 158,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 153,937 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 148,479 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 144,090 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 137,432 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 237,419 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2006 129,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 129,932 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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H13 MFM is a 1999 BMW 535 in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1999 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 110,156 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 H13 MFM, 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 27 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H13 MFM registered?

H13 MFM is a 1999 BMW 535, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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