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LS57 KWB

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,155 mi
Last recorded171,155 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 KWB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 171,155 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 171,155 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 162,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 157,702 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged to nearside

Pass 29 Oct 2020 152,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 142,851 miles

Handbrake effort is poor

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

Nearside and offside front track control arm bushes are weak

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

Oil leak (under trays fitted)

Fail 19 Nov 2019 142,851 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Handbrake effort is poor

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

Nearside and offside front track control arm bushes are weak

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

Oil leak (under trays fitted)

Pass 28 Dec 2018 133,183 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 122,351 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 110,726 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 104,930 miles

Front tyres worn low on the edges

Rear tyres wearing low inner tread sections

Pass 10 Dec 2014 94,000 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit advise replacment

offside side repeater lense missing

sill covers and undertrays fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Dec 2013 83,963 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,502 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,816 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 70,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,233 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 49,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,328 miles

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

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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LS57 KWB is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LS57 KWB, 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 LS57 KWB registered?

LS57 KWB is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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