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J22 SFX

2007 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,933 mi
Last recorded190,933 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 SFX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 190,933 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 186,126 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 179,259 miles

Nearside 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 31 Jan 2023 169,409 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 158,846 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 149,971 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 134,062 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 128,871 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 126,550 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 123,176 miles

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

Front exhaust flex joint broken (minor leak) also insecure ,advise replacement a.s.a.p

Pass 18 Dec 2015 118,468 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 118,468 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2014 112,494 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 109,191 miles

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)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Apr 2013 109,190 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2012 98,722 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 86,207 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 86,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,534 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 65,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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J22 SFX is a 2007 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J22 SFX, 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 J22 SFX registered?

J22 SFX is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is J22 SFX safe to buy?

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