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NB07 VLZ

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,624 mi
Last recorded159,624 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB07 VLZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 159,624 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 148,331 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 139,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 132,665 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 125,716 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 121,909 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 112,880 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 103,459 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 103,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,165 miles

Rear child seats fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 94,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 88,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 82,364 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 71,875 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,162 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 53,425 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 53,380 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,664 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 40,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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NB07 VLZ is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey 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 NB07 VLZ, 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 NB07 VLZ registered?

NB07 VLZ is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 26 June 2007.

Is NB07 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB07 VLZ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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