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M500 MFF

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,267 mi
Last recorded138,267 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 MFF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 138,267 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 135,701 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 133,401 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 131,270 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 131,267 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 126,489 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 119,830 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 119,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 110,708 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 103,928 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 103,915 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer wall damage

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 98,322 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2014 91,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 91,617 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 86,749 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 86,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,548 miles

no diesel reading

Pass 9 Jul 2011 70,704 miles

no diesel reading

Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,861 miles

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

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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M500 MFF is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M500 MFF, 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 M500 MFF registered?

M500 MFF is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 22 June 2007.

Is M500 MFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 MFF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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