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LJ57 ORA

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

159,515 mi
Last recorded159,515 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 ORA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 159,515 miles

Engine + undertray covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 16 Mar 2024 154,891 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 140,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2023 140,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2022 136,112 miles

oil leak light at front engine

under trays

Pass 24 Feb 2021 116,103 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,343 miles

under traus fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,673 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring various components

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 88,686 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 85,471 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 84,831 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,764 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,348 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,451 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,280 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,791 miles

Offside front tyre 1mm on inside 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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LJ57 ORA is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ57 ORA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ57 ORA registered?

LJ57 ORA is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is LJ57 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ57 ORA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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