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R21 GMC

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,171 mi
Last recorded144,171 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 GMC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 144,171 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 142,358 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 140,252 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 136,637 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 126,465 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 126,098 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 115,934 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 106,128 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 95,676 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,029 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 53,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,684 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 53,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,235 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 49,234 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 May 2013 54,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,687 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 41,686 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 May 2011 33,488 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 33,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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R21 GMC 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 75%.

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 R21 GMC, 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 R21 GMC registered?

R21 GMC is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is R21 GMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 GMC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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