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RC05 MEN

2007 BMW 535

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

410,683 mi
Last recorded410,683 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC05 MEN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 410,683 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 232,609 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 229,047 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 224,023 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 223,955 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 215,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 210,790 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 210,788 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 205,047 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 205,045 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 195,617 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 186,185 miles

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 186,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 165,269 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 27 Feb 2015 140,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear wheel stiff to turn

Fail 27 Feb 2015 140,379 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 6 Mar 2014 113,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Feb 2013 85,863 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,609 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,162 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,742 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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RC05 MEN is a 2007 BMW 535 in Brown 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 RC05 MEN, 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 RC05 MEN registered?

RC05 MEN is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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