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LG57 FGA

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,578 mi
Last recorded157,578 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 FGA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 157,578 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 157,578 miles

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

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 138,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Jacking rubber missing.

Fail 1 Feb 2018 138,824 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also below limit. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Jacking rubber missing.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 129,766 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 129,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 117,466 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 117,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 70,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 55,280 miles

emissions passed (0.13)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,359 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,989 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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LG57 FGA is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG57 FGA, 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 LG57 FGA registered?

LG57 FGA is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is LG57 FGA safe to buy?

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