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FY07 VTZ

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,871 mi
Last recorded100,871 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 VTZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 100,871 miles

front anti roll bar corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 92,054 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2024 84,154 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 84,140 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,092 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,020 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both, inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non-obligatory mirror glass discoloured

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre N/R ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both, cracking at base (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 65,642 miles

winter tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,645 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 61,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,258 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 45,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,601 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,265 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,332 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,512 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,888 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,939 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,808 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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FY07 VTZ is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver 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 FY07 VTZ, 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 FY07 VTZ registered?

FY07 VTZ is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 24 March 2007.

Is FY07 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY07 VTZ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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