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M99 YYS

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,930 mi
Last recorded169,930 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 YYS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 169,930 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 158,751 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 150,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 132,971 miles

Nearside 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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 126,812 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 126,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 115,687 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 115,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 245/35y19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245/35y19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 275/30y19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 275/30y19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 275/30y19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 275/30y19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 99,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35y19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 245/35y19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245/35y19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 275/30y19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 275/30y19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 245/35y19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245/35y19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 275/30y19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 275/30y19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 81,583 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 75,590 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 71,300 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 66,085 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,847 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 56,847 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,085 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,406 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 37,170 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 27,004 miles

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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M99 YYS is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M99 YYS, 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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M99 YYS is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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