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MX57 YXS

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,701 mi
Last recorded187,701 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 YXS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 187,701 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 182,851 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 175,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 167,009 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive need underfloor panels removing to verify where leak is (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald both sides check tracking? (5.2.3 (e))

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Fail 27 Jul 2020 167,002 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels minus 1 wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure been run flat split tyre various places 245/35-19 xl tyre size (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive need underfloor panels removing to verify where leak is (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald both sides check tracking? (5.2.3 (e))

no emmisions report as wont pick up on blip test

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 2 Nov 2018 161,434 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 161,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 152,442 miles

1x bulb inop in high level brake light

Offside Rear outer stop light inop

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 152,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1x bulb inop in high level brake light

Offside Rear outer stop light inop

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 138,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 119,912 miles

all tyres have cuts in sidewalls (not to cord)

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 111,416 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 111,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 100,159 miles

1x litre oil added

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wing damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2013 100,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1x litre oil added

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear indicator light on

nearside front wing damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,240 miles

1x litre engine oil added

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wing damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,478 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Fail 14 Nov 2011 72,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Pass 13 Nov 2010 55,505 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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MX57 YXS 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 68.4%.

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 MX57 YXS, 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 MX57 YXS registered?

MX57 YXS is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is MX57 YXS safe to buy?

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