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RY07 KYH

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

197,335 mi
Last recorded197,335 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 KYH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 197,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 197,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 189,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 29 Jul 2024 177,804 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 177,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 164,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 164,208 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower, front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 149,532 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 149,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 135,235 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 135,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 119,919 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 119,913 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 105,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,943 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,482 miles

Nearside Front tyre nick n/s side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,723 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Off side front jacking point mount/seat is missing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 39,776 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Off side front jacking point mount/seat is missing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,152 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,574 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,301 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 15,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RY07 KYH is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RY07 KYH, 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 RY07 KYH registered?

RY07 KYH is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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