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J12 NCJ

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,659 mi
Last recorded122,659 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 NCJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 122,659 miles

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

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

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test covering testable items

parking brake just meeting limits

Fail 2 Jun 2026 122,659 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test covering testable items

parking brake just meeting limits

Pass 26 Mar 2025 116,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 101,314 miles

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2022 93,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 88,684 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,350 miles

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2019 81,347 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 81,347 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 76,567 miles

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,891 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eng covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,088 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2016 66,088 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,416 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 55,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 May 2013 46,747 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,164 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,338 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,911 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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J12 NCJ is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black 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 J12 NCJ, 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 J12 NCJ registered?

J12 NCJ is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is J12 NCJ safe to buy?

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