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L24 FST

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,878 mi
Last recorded195,878 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 FST
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 195,878 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 178,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 174,795 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 157,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit,strongly advise. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 157,009 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit,strongly advise. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 155,912 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 148,750 miles

Covers on underside of vehicle.

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lamps not working,

Fail 9 Nov 2018 148,750 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Covers on underside of vehicle.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Reversing lamps not working,

Pass 6 Oct 2016 137,175 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 137,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 129,209 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 117,515 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 109,444 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 102,048 miles

both rear tyres wearing low in n s r

front number plate cracked

kerb damage to alloys

kerb damage to front and rear tyres

under body coverd by plastic trims

Pass 30 Jul 2011 86,374 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 76,044 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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L24 FST is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L24 FST, 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 L24 FST registered?

L24 FST is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 26 June 2007.

Is L24 FST safe to buy?

The MOT history for L24 FST shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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