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RF57 SMV

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

208,892 mi
Last recorded208,892 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 SMV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 208,892 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 202,461 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 194,634 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 186,471 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 175,779 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 165,083 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 157,413 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 140,441 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 140,016 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 137,331 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 136,016 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 124,900 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 112,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 97,724 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 97,673 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2010 79,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some test items hidden by covers

Fail 14 Oct 2010 79,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some test items hidden by covers

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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RF57 SMV is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF57 SMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF57 SMV?

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What year was RF57 SMV registered?

RF57 SMV is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is RF57 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 SMV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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