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J21 JDW

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,152 mi
Last recorded121,152 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 JDW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 121,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 119,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 117,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 113,652 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 113,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,671 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 85,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 70,133 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,737 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,712 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 64,593 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,171 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,065 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,713 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,743 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,963 miles

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 10 Oct 2011 46,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,629 miles

Nearside 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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J21 JDW is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J21 JDW, 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 J21 JDW registered?

J21 JDW is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is J21 JDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 JDW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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