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BJ07 SWU

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

153,080 mi
Last recorded153,080 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 153,080 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 148,794 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 139,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 126,364 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 126,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 114,390 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 111,423 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 109,629 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,917 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 99,450 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 86,402 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 83,598 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,761 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,013 miles

Although the Parking brake on your vehicle has met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair: ns rear is lazy

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,173 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,957 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,771 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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BJ07 SWU is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue 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 BJ07 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

BJ07 SWU is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is BJ07 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ07 SWU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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