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NB57 CAO

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,814 mi
Last recorded166,814 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB57 CAO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 166,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 166,814 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 155,660 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 155,660 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,046 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 124,780 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 121,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 117,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 113,552 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 113,548 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 106,992 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,659 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 99,659 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 93,258 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,613 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,105 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 62,118 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,354 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,551 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 31,028 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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NB57 CAO is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue 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 NB57 CAO, 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 NB57 CAO registered?

NB57 CAO is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is NB57 CAO safe to buy?

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