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GJ57 MPV

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,565 mi
Last recorded145,565 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 MPV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2019 145,565 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 139,790 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 127,729 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 116,592 miles

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 116,590 miles

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 107,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,647 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres BADLY damaged on their inside edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,275 miles

nearside handbrake performance low requires attention

new brakes recently fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2012 82,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside handbrake performance low requires attention

new brakes recently fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,675 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,982 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,654 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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GJ57 MPV is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ57 MPV, 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 GJ57 MPV registered?

GJ57 MPV is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is GJ57 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ57 MPV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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