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N4 FYO

2007 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

195,002 mi
Last recorded195,002 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 FYO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 195,002 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 183,602 miles

Head lamp lenses becoming deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 173,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 173,546 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 164,142 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 164,142 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 158,189 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 150,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 148,151 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 146,373 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 140,316 miles

Front ( offside + nearside ) outer tyre wall showing signs of wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2016 125,077 miles

o/s front tyre wall cut

n/s front tyre wall cut

n/s rear tyre wall cut

o/s rear tyre wall cut

Pass 5 Aug 2015 107,315 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 107,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,409 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 92,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,856 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES OUTER WALL,S HAVE LOTS OF CUTS AND LUMPS MISSING

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,855 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 65,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 55,541 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,838 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,802 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 38,800 miles

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

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

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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N4 FYO is a 2007 BMW 535 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N4 FYO, 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 N4 FYO registered?

N4 FYO is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 7 March 2007.

Is N4 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 FYO shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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