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JJ57 XXX

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,956 mi
Last recorded158,956 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ57 XXX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 158,956 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 150,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area....... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 142,500 miles

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess O/s and n/s rear bags perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 131,804 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 129,775 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 123,941 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 123,941 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2019 118,274 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,299 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2018 110,295 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Seriously deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,454 miles

Nearside Rear Driveshaft leaking grease

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

Offside Front Tyre has small cut-not deep enough to expose cords

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

Plastic under trays fitted along length of vehicle-both sides

Fail 5 Jun 2017 101,454 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Driveshaft leaking grease

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

Offside Front Tyre has small cut-not deep enough to expose cords

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

Plastic under trays fitted along length of vehicle-both sides

Pass 19 Jul 2016 93,433 miles

Both rear tyres worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Under trays and under bonnet covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 93,433 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Under trays and under bonnet covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 87,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,761 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,506 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,450 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 48,261 miles

O/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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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JJ57 XXX 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 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 JJ57 XXX, 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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JJ57 XXX is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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