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CV57 ELW

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,363 mi
Last recorded130,363 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 ELW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 130,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 130,363 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake flex at caliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake flex at caliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 123,543 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 123,543 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front arm at the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn d/link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 116,848 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom barrel bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 109,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 105,753 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 101,831 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2021 101,831 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2020 99,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,322 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 87,322 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,230 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 82,194 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,769 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 74,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,186 miles

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

engine cover and tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Nov 2014 61,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 52,473 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2012 45,318 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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 35,637 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 26,643 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 26,539 miles

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

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

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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CV57 ELW is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CV57 ELW, 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 CV57 ELW registered?

CV57 ELW is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is CV57 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV57 ELW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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