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GR56 GUX

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,745 mi
Last recorded76,745 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 GUX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 76,745 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 76,740 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 75,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 75,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 75,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,174 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 72,301 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,363 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 69,806 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 69,806 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,953 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,437 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox sump leaking service due 1100 miles

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,147 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 56,185 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 54,522 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 53,004 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GR56 GUX is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR56 GUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR56 GUX registered?

GR56 GUX is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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