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C4 JKW

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

195,372 mi
Last recorded195,372 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 JKW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 195,372 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 195,372 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 185,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 167,932 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 May 2023 167,932 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 162,937 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Aug 2021 149,142 miles

Hand brake reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 144,240 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2019 139,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 131,593 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 121,658 miles

Offside front tyre worn and misshaped inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 111,612 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 101,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,506 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,073 miles

front and rear discs are worn

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 46,073 miles

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

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

front and rear discs are worn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,031 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 36,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 36,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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C4 JKW is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C4 JKW, 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 C4 JKW registered?

C4 JKW is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is C4 JKW safe to buy?

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