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M88 FKU

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,590 mi
Last recorded167,590 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 FKU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 167,590 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS OR PLY BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 165,470 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 160,463 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 156,710 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 154,342 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 154,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 145,882 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 145,880 miles

Nearside Rear 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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2019 135,162 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 118,537 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,747 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,970 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 95,770 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 82,851 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,931 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight damage to nearside front tyre inner wall (shallow cut)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 70,930 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight damage to nearside front tyre inner wall (shallow cut)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 16 Sep 2011 44,458 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 44,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,835 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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M88 FKU is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M88 FKU, 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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What year was M88 FKU registered?

M88 FKU is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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