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KH57 PKV

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,023 mi
Last recorded231,023 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH57 PKV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 231,023 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 231,000 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke on idle

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 223,823 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 207,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 196,852 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 188,220 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 180,793 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 172,548 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 160,014 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 160,003 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified large square shape non factory weld on left side of dpf, all bolts have fresh marks as if they have been removed recently (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have big lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 145,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread approx 3mm

Offside Rear tyre tread approx 3mm

Pass 8 Nov 2016 128,191 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 127,496 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 107,206 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts at inner treads.

Offside Front head lamp main beam reflector burnt.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 107,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts at inner treads.

Offside Front head lamp main beam reflector burnt.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 89,167 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 72,755 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,810 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,027 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,743 miles

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

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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KH57 PKV is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey 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 KH57 PKV, 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 KH57 PKV registered?

KH57 PKV is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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