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C6 LAK

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,795 mi
Last recorded87,795 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 LAK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 87,795 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 87,700 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 87,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

SPARE TYRE UNDER INFLATED

Fail 28 Mar 2025 87,080 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

SPARE TYRE UNDER INFLATED

Pass 4 Apr 2024 86,285 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 83,944 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 78,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 76,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

battery loose in carrier

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,343 miles

Offside Front coil spring poorly fitting in lower strut mounting/cup

Fail 11 Feb 2020 75,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer sidewall impact damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring poorly fitting in lower strut mounting/cup

Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,516 miles

Cover sills and under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on mirror ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 73,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cover sills and under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on mirror ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 71,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit all other tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 66,319 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,230 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 50,467 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 43,353 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 34,364 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,675 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low and has damage to outer side wall

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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C6 LAK is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black 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 C6 LAK, 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 C6 LAK registered?

C6 LAK is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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