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DY57 BBF

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,388 mi
Last recorded149,388 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 BBF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 149,388 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 144,000 miles

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

parking brake effort 19%

Pass 12 Aug 2021 138,786 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 19 Aug 2020 135,363 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 132,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753019 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 130,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 130,748 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 122,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 111,946 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 106,248 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 99,807 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,772 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 93,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,287 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 81,335 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,774 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 61,774 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 46,208 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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DY57 BBF is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY57 BBF, 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 DY57 BBF registered?

DY57 BBF is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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