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BD57 UBD

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

294,130 mi
Last recorded294,130 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 UBD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 294,130 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 174,905 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 174,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 173,611 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 173,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly feathering inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 171,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 165,260 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 157,327 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 149,961 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,675 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 124,995 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 110,332 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 93,303 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 25 Jun 2013 73,865 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,176 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,361 miles

emmision test aborted ,machine not able to read fumes

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,919 miles

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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BD57 UBD is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 BD57 UBD, 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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BD57 UBD is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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