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952 BUC

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,135 mi
Last recorded157,135 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration952 BUC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 157,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also outer sidewall is damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint in rearmost upper arm ,on the offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 157,126 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also outer sidewall is damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint in rearmost upper arm ,on the offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 154,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush in rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush in rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 149,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 146,220 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 142,878 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 140,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 137,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper tie bar ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 137,366 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust rubber broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper tie bar ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 127,567 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 127,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 116,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 109,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 94,993 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

Pass 21 Mar 2015 85,265 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 22 Mar 2014 72,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2013 62,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jan 2012 49,114 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,380 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,423 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dent bonnet

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,805 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,797 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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952 BUC is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 952 BUC, 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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952 BUC is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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