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AF57 YYU

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,864 mi
Last recorded152,864 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 YYU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 152,864 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 145,611 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 145,593 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 136,414 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 126,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 119,656 miles

oil stain on engine

Pass 25 Jan 2019 112,101 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 104,184 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 104,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,312 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 93,259 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,669 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 85,669 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015

N/S/R tyre wearing on extreme inner edge

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 78,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N/S/R tyre wearing on extreme inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 72,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,764 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 64,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,377 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,258 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 40,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AF57 YYU is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF57 YYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF57 YYU registered?

AF57 YYU is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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