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BJ57 WKV

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,128 mi
Last recorded194,128 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 WKV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 194,128 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 185,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 178,041 miles

Front bonnet stay struts slightly week

Pass 8 Nov 2022 170,454 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 170,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 159,832 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 159,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 145,502 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

ns/f tyre worn on both edges

os/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2020 145,502 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

ns/f tyre worn on both edges

os/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2019 135,116 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 135,116 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 118,986 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 100,885 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 88,927 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 88,926 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,340 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 78,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,930 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON EDGES, REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,970 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,929 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,478 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,334 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,409 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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BJ57 WKV is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

BJ57 WKV is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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