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L50 TLD

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,771 mi
Last recorded107,771 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 TLD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 107,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,728 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wing mirrors deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2019 97,725 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor performance (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wing mirrors deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,469 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 73,538 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 73,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,361 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 54,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 37,509 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 37,509 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 23,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 23,171 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,556 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,328 miles

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

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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L50 TLD is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L50 TLD, 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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L50 TLD is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 14 August 2007.

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