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OY57 VUN

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,220 mi
Last recorded152,220 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 VUN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 152,220 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 137,349 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 137,349 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 136,129 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 133,391 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 130,308 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 130,306 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 125,137 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 122,764 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 122,200 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 116,121 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 111,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 104,869 miles

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 14 Jan 2015 97,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,423 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,489 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,122 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,054 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,836 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 43,806 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,869 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 32,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OY57 VUN is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OY57 VUN, 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 OY57 VUN registered?

OY57 VUN is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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