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HV07 VLG

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,428 mi
Last recorded161,428 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 VLG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 161,428 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 157,208 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 156,453 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 154,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 153,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm wear bars. Tyre size 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm wear bars. Tyre size 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 152,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm wear bars. Tyre size 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 145,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 137,990 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 132,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside lower. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 125,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre punctured.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 125,837 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre punctured.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 113,785 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 80,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,437 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 66,437 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 452,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,383 miles

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

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

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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HV07 VLG is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HV07 VLG, 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 HV07 VLG registered?

HV07 VLG is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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