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LG07 YCT

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

208,086 mi
Last recorded208,086 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG07 YCT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 208,086 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 208,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 187,219 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 173,091 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 157,933 miles

Front wiper linkage worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel been repaired [ considered acceptable]

Nearside Rear Lower 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 on wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight windscreen damage noted

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Jun 2019 157,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 157,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 145,641 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 129,709 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 129,708 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 119,211 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 119,210 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone rubber excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,030 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,895 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,938 miles

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

o/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2010 70,938 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre is wearing on inner edge

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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LG07 YCT is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LG07 YCT, 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 LG07 YCT registered?

LG07 YCT is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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