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RY56 RYD

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,409 mi
Last recorded179,409 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY56 RYD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 179,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low close to limit 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cut and low on edges 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 179,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread cut 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread cut 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low close to limit 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cut and low on edges 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 174,096 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 171,104 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 171,104 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 165,803 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulbnot working but not less than 50 per oent (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

visual emissions check

Fail 21 Mar 2019 165,803 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulbnot working but not less than 50 per oent (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

visual emissions check

Pass 23 Mar 2018 160,288 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 160,288 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 154,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Mar 2016 150,441 miles

nearside floor cover missing

nearside number plate light slight damage

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 150,407 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside floor cover missing

nearside number plate light slight damage

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 142,184 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 142,183 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 134,937 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 108,865 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,596 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,943 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,984 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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RY56 RYD is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RY56 RYD, 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 RY56 RYD registered?

RY56 RYD is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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