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HV03 WFW

2003 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,140 mi
Last recorded153,140 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 535100,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 WFW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 153,140 miles

Chip on windscreen

Highline brakelight out

OSR suspension track arm play

Pass 19 Nov 2014 146,461 miles

Chip on windscreen

Fail 19 Nov 2014 146,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Chip on windscreen

Exhaust heatshield rattling on exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2013 137,401 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

NSR tyre low tread and cracked in middle of tyre

OSR seatbelt not checked - babyseat plugged in

Pass 24 Nov 2012 126,838 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 118,098 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 112,568 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 112,326 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 107,597 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning lamp on.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 107,597 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag warning lamp on.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 104,248 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 99,059 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 87,847 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 75,420 miles

both rear anti roll bar drop links are slightly worn will req replacing next mot test

please note rear brake pads are getting low and will req replacing in the near future approx 3-4mm

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

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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HV03 WFW is a 2003 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV03 WFW, 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 HV03 WFW registered?

HV03 WFW is a 2003 BMW 535, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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