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KR57 WNZ

2007 BMW 535

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

215,346 mi
Last recorded215,346 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 WNZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 215,346 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 210,721 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 210,721 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 194,235 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 184,653 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 179,363 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight wear to rachet (1.1.6 (d))

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 179,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight wear to rachet (1.1.6 (d))

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

park brake little reserve travel/ only just met efficiency

Pass 21 Jun 2019 166,927 miles

Tow bar bent

Fail 12 Jun 2019 166,596 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tow bar bent

Pass 8 Jun 2018 149,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 130,099 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 129,922 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 108,115 miles

Under tray fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,281 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 82,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,919 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,105 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 52,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,213 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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KR57 WNZ is a 2007 BMW 535 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KR57 WNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR57 WNZ registered?

KR57 WNZ is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is KR57 WNZ safe to buy?

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