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EJ07 WVC

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

257,377 mi
Last recorded257,377 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 WVC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2025 257,377 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2024 157,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 156,310 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 154,631 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 151,422 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

handbrake only just met legal requirement

Pass 31 Aug 2019 140,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jul 2018 137,634 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2017 123,690 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 101,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 101,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2015 76,896 miles

brake pad warning lamp on dash

front brake pads worn very low

Fail 19 May 2015 76,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner edges

brake pad warning lamp on dash

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 23 May 2014 61,738 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 51,476 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 42,475 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 34,475 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 26,923 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 26,879 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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EJ07 WVC 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 88.9%.

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 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 EJ07 WVC, 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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EJ07 WVC is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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