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H8 FKE

2003 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,193 mi
Last recorded91,193 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 535100,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 FKE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 91,193 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 86,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 84,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 80,160 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 77,000 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 73,883 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,436 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 70,436 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 68,409 miles

offside front tyre worn low 3mm

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2017 68,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn low 3mm

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2016 60,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded boot floor area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bend (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bend (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

nearside front brake binds slightly

nearside headlight adjusters broken but aim ok

Fail 2 Nov 2016 60,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded boot floor area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bend (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bend (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked filter (8.2.3)

nearside front brake binds slightly

nearside headlight adjusters broken but aim ok

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,485 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 24 Jul 2014 52,768 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,244 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,081 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,709 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,267 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,433 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,998 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,727 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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H8 FKE is a 2003 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 H8 FKE, 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 H8 FKE registered?

H8 FKE is a 2003 BMW 535, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is H8 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 FKE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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