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YH03 BHJ

2003 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 535100,173 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BHJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018
Pass 8 Sep 2017 138,734 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

parking brake effort low. 17%

Pass 9 Sep 2015 130,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 120,579 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 120,569 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012
Pass 1 Sep 2011 109,444 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 109,444 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 98,700 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,149 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,522 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,912 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 50,869 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 50,869 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YH03 BHJ is a 2003 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH03 BHJ, 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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YH03 BHJ is a 2003 BMW 535, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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