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HY07 GBU

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

177,473 mi
Last recorded177,473 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 GBU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 177,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 170,158 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 159,073 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 153,628 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 150,501 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 143,617 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 143,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 136,103 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 132,001 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 132,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 127,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres low on edges

Pass 4 May 2017 121,941 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 108,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

full engine / body undertray

plastic trim covering outer sills

Fail 21 Apr 2016 108,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

full engine / body undertray

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm limit - just legal

plastic trim covering outer sills

Pass 1 May 2015 94,470 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 94,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 81,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage front number plate.

damage wheel rims.

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,372 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,488 miles

emissions too low to register

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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HY07 GBU 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 81%.

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 HY07 GBU, 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 HY07 GBU registered?

HY07 GBU is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 3 May 2007.

Is HY07 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY07 GBU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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