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EF57 VZR

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

205,723 mi
Last recorded205,723 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VZR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 205,723 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 187,333 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 161,967 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 137,720 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 137,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Aug 2016 110,104 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 84,397 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 84,397 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,751 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 70,136 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 4 Apr 2012 60,627 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,941 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 48,941 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VZR is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF57 VZR, 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 EF57 VZR registered?

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

Is EF57 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 VZR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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