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BJ07 WCD

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,141 mi
Last recorded185,141 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 WCD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 185,141 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 181,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 155,200 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 146,983 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 146,386 miles

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))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 134,417 miles

engine running to clean to carry out emissions test

Fail 21 Jun 2017 215,713 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to outter wall

engine oil level very low on engine dipstick

engine running to clean to carry out emissions test

Pass 28 Jun 2016 127,175 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,666 miles

o/s/r number plate lamp dim,n/s & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges, emissions to clean to obtain reading

Pass 11 Jul 2013 100,140 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 99,689 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS ON INNER WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS ON INNER WALL

Pass 13 Jul 2012 91,644 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,390 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,032 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 70,896 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,285 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 WCD 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 76.5%.

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

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