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OY57 ZTF

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,598 mi
Last recorded193,598 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 ZTF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 193,598 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Sep 2022 172,778 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Oct 2021 156,421 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Oct 2020 141,081 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 140,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 127,572 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 25 Oct 2019 127,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Oct 2018 115,498 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Oct 2017 107,110 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,784 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 21 Oct 2016 95,783 miles

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,333 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 76,885 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,652 miles

emissions to low to register on smoke meter

Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,459 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,975 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,064 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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OY57 ZTF is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZTF, 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 OY57 ZTF registered?

OY57 ZTF is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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