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PJ07 ZVF

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,198 mi
Last recorded207,198 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ07 ZVF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 207,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 194,551 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 184,537 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 174,436 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 174,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 165,031 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing in edges, especially the front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 153,826 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 151,427 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 151,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn inner front, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 145,068 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 145,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 130,869 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,460 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,005 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,702 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,873 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 58,058 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 58,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,936 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,039 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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PJ07 ZVF is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ07 ZVF, 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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PJ07 ZVF is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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