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OU56 KVM

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

197,523 mi
Last recorded197,523 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 KVM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 197,523 miles

All under trays fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All *4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 197,523 miles

All under trays fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All *4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 193,005 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 192,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/r17-94y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 180,795 miles

Offside Rear tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2022 162,141 miles

both rear tyres are low on the inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2021 149,200 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 139,202 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 139,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 123,644 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 111,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,643 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,396 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,867 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,782 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,220 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 60,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,044 miles

tread wearing low on inner/outer edge on o/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,536 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,757 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,307 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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OU56 KVM is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OU56 KVM, 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 OU56 KVM registered?

OU56 KVM is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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