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LC07 DFA

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,479 mi
Last recorded82,479 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 DFA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,479 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

wipers smearing

Fail 15 Mar 2018 82,461 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 5 May 2017 75,961 miles

emissions too low for print out

undertrays /engine cover fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 74,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

emissions too low for print out.

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,980 miles

emissions too low for print out.

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,582 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has advanced wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has advanced wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre has advanced wear on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2015 56,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has advanced wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has advanced wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre has advanced wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,811 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,622 miles

o/s rear tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 1 May 2010 16,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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LC07 DFA is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC07 DFA, 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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LC07 DFA is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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