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BJ57 MZP

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,049 mi
Last recorded118,049 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 MZP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 118,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges, also slight cut on inner edge but not deep enough to reach cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 118,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges, also slight cut on inner edge but not deep enough to reach cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 119,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall badly damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very low on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing centre seatbelt clasp (5.1.1)

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs lipped

handbrake travel

n/s front tyre getting very low inner edge

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2016 103,037 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertray fitted

nail in o/s front tyre also getting low on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2016 103,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s front strut damp

n/s rear tyre getting low

nail in o/s front tyre also getting low on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,810 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and under tray fitted

handbrake travel

n/s front strut damp

n/s front tyre getting low on edges

o/s rear tyre getting very low

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Fail 10 Nov 2015 87,810 miles

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

covers on outer sills

engine cover and under tray fitted

handbrake travel

n/s front strut damp

n/s front tyre getting low on edges

o/s rear tyre getting very low

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,274 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing at edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 2 Oct 2012 57,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage and deterioration wheel rims.

damage nearside front sill.

damage tyre sidewalls.

front tyres wearing low on the edges.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BJ57 MZP is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ57 MZP, 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 BJ57 MZP registered?

BJ57 MZP is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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