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J16 TUC

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,802 mi
Last recorded127,802 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 TUC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 127,802 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 116,190 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 115,937 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 104,984 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 104,949 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment

Pass 12 Apr 2022 101,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake performance poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2021 100,646 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 98,751 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 98,521 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 92,336 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage and starting to wear on edges

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage and wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Sep 2019 92,224 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage and starting to wear on edges

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage and wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,114 miles

handbrake poor

near side front anti roll bar link boot starting to split

Fail 26 Sep 2018 87,114 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

handbrake poor

near side front anti roll bar link boot starting to split

Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,029 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 80,029 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 73,562 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,669 miles

both front tyres worn inner and outer edge.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,444 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 60,444 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,104 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 55,104 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,968 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,221 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,560 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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J16 TUC is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J16 TUC, 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 J16 TUC registered?

J16 TUC is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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