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EK57 LNJ

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,849 mi
Last recorded149,849 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 LNJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 149,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 140,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 130,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 130,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 120,034 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 109,303 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 109,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn uneven worn hard inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 15 Mar 2022 109,063 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn uneven worn hard inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 29 Mar 2021 101,359 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 95,619 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 93,737 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,425 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,362 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 79,265 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 70,282 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,893 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 62,892 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,940 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,939 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 39,323 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 LNJ is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EK57 LNJ, 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 LNJ registered?

EK57 LNJ is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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