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NKY 8H

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

209,049 mi
Last recorded209,049 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKY 8H
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 209,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 203,760 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 196,275 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 196,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 186,645 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 178,597 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 160,500 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 150,137 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 140,221 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 129,955 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 111,805 miles

Both front tyres have excessive wear to inner edge. Require replacement.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 111,805 miles

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

Both front tyres have excessive wear to inner edge. Require replacement.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 92,760 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,028 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,493 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 48,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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NKY 8H is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NKY 8H, 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 NKY 8H registered?

NKY 8H is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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