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P5 XGO

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,645 mi
Last recorded143,645 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 XGO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 143,645 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 138,609 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 138,609 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 134,274 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 133,314 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 129,390 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 124,410 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 124,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 116,595 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,246 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 114,246 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 105,602 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 96,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s f and both rear tyres have slight outer sidewall damage

Fail 28 Jun 2017 96,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres have slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 20 Jun 2016 90,832 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,914 miles

slight play in steering rack end

Pass 2 Jul 2014 74,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 62,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,495 miles

rear brake linings close to wear limits

Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 41,704 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,871 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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P5 XGO is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black 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 P5 XGO, 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 P5 XGO registered?

P5 XGO is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 20 June 2007.

Is P5 XGO safe to buy?

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