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ET07 XJX

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

222,420 mi
Last recorded222,420 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 XJX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 222,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 218,981 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 216,011 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 207,177 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 195,560 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 180,070 miles

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

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 10 Sep 2021 175,774 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 175,774 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 157,737 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2019 144,173 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 132,462 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 127,318 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 121,703 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)

emissions to clean to record a test result

Pass 15 Oct 2015 114,561 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 108,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake inspection required

parking brake squeel when applied in rollers

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pads close to limit

unable to fully inspect n/s rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2013 98,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 98,904 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,099 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,368 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 62,364 miles

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

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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ET07 XJX is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ET07 XJX, 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 ET07 XJX registered?

ET07 XJX is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 26 July 2007.

Is ET07 XJX safe to buy?

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