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BJ07 EFG

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,603 mi
Last recorded142,603 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 EFG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 142,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at unions (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 142,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at unions (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 142,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 141,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 139,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 137,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 136,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 136,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 131,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 131,467 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 125,486 miles

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

cuts in outer tyre wall front

Fail 5 Mar 2019 125,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

cuts in outer tyre wall front

Pass 22 Mar 2018 120,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 120,014 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,035 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,832 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 107,669 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 101,145 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 101,035 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 92,186 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 84,522 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,194 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 76,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,200 miles

slight cut in n/s/r inner wall off tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2011 68,197 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

slight cut in n/s/r inner wall off tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,992 miles

advise rear brake pads look to be getting low

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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BJ07 EFG is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BJ07 EFG, 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 BJ07 EFG registered?

BJ07 EFG is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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