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OE56 NBB

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,365 mi
Last recorded225,365 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 NBB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 225,365 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 225,365 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2025 220,176 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 220,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 212,305 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 212,305 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 202,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 192,983 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear arm front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake long

Fail 26 Jan 2022 192,978 miles

Position lamp not working offside and nearside front sidelamps inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear arm front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake long

Pass 30 Jan 2021 181,635 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 169,161 miles

under body guards fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2019 152,047 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 152,047 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 134,608 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 115,047 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 96,337 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,972 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 63,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 54,127 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,856 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,839 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,038 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,985 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 33,967 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)

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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OE56 NBB is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE56 NBB, 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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OE56 NBB is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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