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M5 UPX

2007 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,508 mi
Last recorded154,508 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 UPX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 154,508 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 152,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 148,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 141,137 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 135,325 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 135,310 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 128,729 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 120,224 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 109,633 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 109,633 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear (1.9.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 102,032 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)

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2016 102,032 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,984 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 90,984 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2014 81,967 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 74,596 miles

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

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

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

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

advise that the nearside front tyre is devoid of tread on the inner and outer shoulders ie BALD !!

Fail 6 Sep 2013 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

advise that the nearside front tyre is devoid of tread on the inner and outer shoulders ie BALD !!

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,994 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,000 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 32,251 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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M5 UPX is a 2007 BMW 535 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M5 UPX, 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 M5 UPX registered?

M5 UPX is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is M5 UPX safe to buy?

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