MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn smooth inner edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 245-40-19 (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides upper arms with ball joints rear side of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275-35-19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre repairable ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 245-40-19 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides upper arms with ball joints rear side of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
abnormal tread wear on inner edge of n/s/f tyre
oil level on min
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY57 WVL is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FY57 WVL, 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 FY57 WVL registered?
FY57 WVL is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 28 September 2007.
Is FY57 WVL safe to buy?
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