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EK57 ESG

2007 BMW 535

Orange Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

219,602 mi
Last recorded219,602 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 ESG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 219,602 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 219,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 207,925 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 333,892 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 197,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 193,647 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 193,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 189,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 183,857 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 172,728 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 154,428 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 136,806 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 115,378 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,131 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 76,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emmissions to clean to give reading on smoke meter

Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,441 miles

emmissions to clean to give reading on smoke meter

Pass 11 Feb 2013 64,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Fail 11 Feb 2013 64,404 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,426 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 25,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,046 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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EK57 ESG is a 2007 BMW 535 in Orange with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EK57 ESG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK57 ESG registered?

EK57 ESG is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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