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HE03 RSE

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

161,248 mi
Last recorded161,248 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE03 RSE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 161,248 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2025 161,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2023 157,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has a tear more than 25mm on outer wall but cords can not be felt. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edges 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worm to 2mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 148,713 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 135,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 131,724 miles

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

oil residue on engine undertray

rear brake discs corroding on edges

Fail 13 Nov 2019 131,724 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil residue on engine undertray

rear brake discs corroding on edges

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 121,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 114,495 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 112,944 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 109,256 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 104,813 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 100,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 96,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,994 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,756 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 39,733 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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HE03 RSE is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HE03 RSE, 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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HE03 RSE is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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