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K3 WAU

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,082 mi
Last recorded156,082 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 WAU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 156,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 144,579 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 136,102 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 117,702 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 102,392 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 90,049 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 77,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2019 77,960 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2018 73,077 miles

Both front wiper blades slight smearing.

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 73,046 miles

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

Both front wiper blades slight smearing.

Oil leak ()

Oil level just above minimum.

Pass 15 Apr 2017 68,216 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 62,078 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2016 62,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2454018 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,943 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,245 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 51,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2011 40,028 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 40,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,631 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,314 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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K3 WAU is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K3 WAU, 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 K3 WAU registered?

K3 WAU is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 5 April 2007.

Is K3 WAU safe to buy?

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