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HV07 VLH

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

232,129 mi
Last recorded232,129 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 VLH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 232,129 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 224,566 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 210,715 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 201,848 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2022 201,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 189,180 miles

Brake pad wear wire missing, all pads o.k. Light on dash.

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 189,180 miles

Brake pad wear wire missing, all pads o.k. Light on dash.

Central Seat belt missing Buckle missing. (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 186,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 180,606 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 180,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 176,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 170,275 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 170,275 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 160,687 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 143,396 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 143,396 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 119,146 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 119,146 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 103,087 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 103,087 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,439 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,569 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 72,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,450 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 55,734 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VLH is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HV07 VLH, 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 HV07 VLH registered?

HV07 VLH is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is HV07 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV07 VLH shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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