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GL07 DEL

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,340 mi
Last recorded159,340 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 DEL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 159,340 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 159,338 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 158,693 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

inner jack joints both side

Pass 12 Jan 2023 153,663 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 153,623 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 146,216 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 146,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 128,773 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 123,251 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 110,986 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

wing repeaters come on when side lights turnd no

Fail 24 Jul 2018 110,928 miles

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

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

front indicators and side repeaters on with side lights

Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,387 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,116 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 61,107 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front o/s outer track rod end badly worn. (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted obscuring certain items.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,434 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 32,239 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn slightly on the edges

o/s front tyre worn on the outer edge and slightly mishaped

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,044 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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GL07 DEL is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GL07 DEL, 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 GL07 DEL registered?

GL07 DEL is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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