MOT Status
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219,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
emmissions to clean to give reading on smoke meter
emmissions to clean to give reading on smoke meter
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was EK57 ESG registered?
EK57 ESG is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 20 October 2007.
Is EK57 ESG safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK57 ESG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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