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H18 OBE

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,898 mi
Last recorded140,898 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 OBE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 140,898 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 140,851 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 133,489 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 133,414 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 123,904 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 123,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 114,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 110,151 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 106,691 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

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

Pass 28 May 2020 104,359 miles

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

manufacturers covers fitted.

no emissions detected

Pass 14 May 2019 98,849 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,431 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 87,433 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine and undercovers fitted.

no emissions detected.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,674 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,277 miles

Engine under tray damp with oil

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 74,052 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,466 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,259 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,176 miles

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

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

signs of a fluid leak on drivers side of under try

Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,684 miles

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

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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H18 OBE is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H18 OBE, 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 H18 OBE registered?

H18 OBE is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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