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KB07 VUG

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

223,945 mi
Last recorded223,945 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB07 VUG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 223,945 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 222,360 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 220,017 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 218,118 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 216,521 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 210,521 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 199,500 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 177,788 miles

Front both front brake reaction arm bushes fitted with plastic transit protectors in place.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner slight crack n/s/rear inner wheel rim

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/front brake reaction arm ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 177,788 miles

Front both front brake reaction arm bushes fitted with plastic transit protectors in place.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner slight crack n/s/rear inner wheel rim

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/front brake reaction arm ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 161,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 131,575 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 124,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 118,181 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 110,113 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 2 Nov 2012 110,111 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 10 Aug 2011 98,665 miles

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

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 5 Aug 2011 98,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2010 75,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper trim loose

Fail 19 Aug 2010 75,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper trim loose

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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KB07 VUG is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KB07 VUG, 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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KB07 VUG is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 24 August 2007.

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