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FY57 WVL

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,599 mi
Last recorded166,599 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 WVL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 166,599 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 161,993 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn smooth inner edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 154,295 miles

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))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 154,295 miles

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))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 146,236 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 137,148 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 137,116 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 130,082 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 130,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 126,290 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2017 124,587 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 121,224 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 118,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 118,530 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 114,085 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 93,789 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,934 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,387 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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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.

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