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GJ57 ZBL

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,454 mi
Last recorded167,454 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 167,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - worn on edges! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + cannot see inners! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both - just satisfactory! (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 May 2024 167,453 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - worn on edges! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + cannot see inners! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both - just satisfactory! (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 150,766 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 132,873 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 114,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 103,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 89,996 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,112 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2018 82,112 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2017 74,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn, (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre getting thin on edges and has screw in it.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,173 miles

front brakes worn to limit

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear brakes worn to limit

Fail 19 Mar 2015 60,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes worn to limit

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear brakes worn to limit

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,233 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,005 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,690 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 32,690 miles

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

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 ZBL is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue 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 GJ57 ZBL, 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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GJ57 ZBL is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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