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JG51 MCA

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,089 mi
Last recorded184,089 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG51 MCA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 184,089 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

slight play in offside front steering/suspension

Fail 19 Nov 2025 184,089 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

slight play in offside front steering/suspension

Pass 20 Nov 2024 179,497 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2024 179,497 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 178,925 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

DPF fault on dashboard

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front to rear pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front tyres cut outer sidewalls

Fail 24 May 2023 178,925 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

DPF fault on dashboard

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front to rear pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front tyres cut outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Apr 2022 177,662 miles

DPF fault on central dash

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres cut outer sidewall

both indicator side repeaters slightly discoloured

both rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

power steering pipes corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2021 176,764 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

offside front tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 25 Jun 2019 175,234 miles

both front steering arms slight play

both rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2018 169,498 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

front oil leak under tray wet

nearside front tyre 3mm + wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 8 Jun 2018 169,498 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking rear anti roll bar (2.1.5 (a))

both rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

front oil leak under tray wet

nearside front tyre 3mm + wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Jun 2017 159,587 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 146,661 miles

Offside Rear wheel rim inner surface has a good weld repair

Fail 29 Jun 2016 146,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake pads appear close to limit

Offside Rear wheel rim inner surface has a good weld repair

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 129,420 miles

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

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

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

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

osr wheel has been repaired

rear active anti-roll bar pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 129,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osr wheel has been repaired

rear active anti-roll bar pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 115,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 115,192 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)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 100,120 miles

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

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

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

cut in nsf tyre sidewall, no chords visible

slight smearing windscreen wipers

Fail 19 Jun 2013 100,117 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

cut in nsf tyre sidewall, no chords visible

slight smearing windscreen wipers

Pass 13 Jun 2012 84,463 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,083 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,495 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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JG51 MCA is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JG51 MCA, 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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JG51 MCA is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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