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FD57 SVU

2007 BMW 535

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,144 mi
Last recorded143,144 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 SVU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 143,144 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 128,944 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel rim, staring to show signs of cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2024 114,201 miles

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

offside rear wheel rim, starting to show signs of cracking.

Pass 14 Apr 2023 108,075 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 104,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 100,293 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 94,802 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 94,510 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,646 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Noise from o/s/r brake

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff slight oil leak

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,049 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Oct 2017 81,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2016 78,163 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 78,105 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working angle eyes (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front pads worn close to wear sensors

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear pads worn close to wear sensors

service light on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,220 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect rear wheel bearings due to transmission drag

Fail 27 Nov 2015 73,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

unable to fully inspect rear wheel bearings due to transmission drag

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 67,034 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 62,031 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 62,031 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,479 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 52,479 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,057 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 47,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,158 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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FD57 SVU is a 2007 BMW 535 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FD57 SVU, 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 FD57 SVU registered?

FD57 SVU is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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