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B5 RBD

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,021 mi
Last recorded147,021 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RBD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 147,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 140,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 14 Jan 2022 140,263 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front side wall damage

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2021 132,154 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 131,994 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 124,409 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 124,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,567 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2018 116,567 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,837 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2017 108,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,922 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 99,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 99,530 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,432 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 95,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 89,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,988 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre split on inner sidewall

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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B5 RBD is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B5 RBD, 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 B5 RBD registered?

B5 RBD is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is B5 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 RBD shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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