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EF57 UFL

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,129 mi
Last recorded147,129 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 UFL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 147,129 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 147,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 142,553 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,105 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under tray/under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Pass 3 Feb 2020 125,849 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

engine cover/under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Fail 3 Feb 2020 125,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

engine cover/under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Pass 5 Feb 2019 116,125 miles

Engine Covers and Undertray Fitted.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside notably more in comparison. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside. ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (Central Tread Area). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear. ()

engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,659 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 95,658 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 94,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,169 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,292 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,298 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,369 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,642 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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EF57 UFL is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EF57 UFL, 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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EF57 UFL is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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