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LJ07 RZL

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,001 mi
Last recorded122,001 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 RZL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 122,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper , outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2025 122,001 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID lamps fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper , outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 119,403 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil present on undertary (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 107,566 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 107,565 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,936 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,110 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 91,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 83,174 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/front brake pad sensor insecure

o/s/front tyre has slight damage on inner side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2013 52,998 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,812 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and nearly on wear bars

engine area oil leak

front brake pads low

offside front tyre side wall damaged

offside front wheel rim dented

rear brake pad warning on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 42,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,156 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 28,850 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 28,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 28,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre is wearing 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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LJ07 RZL is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ07 RZL, 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 LJ07 RZL registered?

LJ07 RZL is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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