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OEZ 4381

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,581 mi
Last recorded159,581 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEZ 4381
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 159,581 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 154,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 150,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 144,727 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

customer produced evidence of dpf cleaning.

Fail 31 Oct 2023 144,724 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2023 144,700 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2022 137,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 133,539 miles

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

Offside Front aluminium wheel bearing hub carrier as deep hacksaw marks in it

Pass 7 Sep 2020 119,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 109,270 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,445 miles

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

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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OEZ 4381 is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEZ 4381, 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 OEZ 4381 registered?

OEZ 4381 is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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