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SA57 KZK

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,940 mi
Last recorded161,940 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 KZK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 161,940 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 161,940 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 151,668 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 151,660 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke emitted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 142,132 miles

Oil leak ()

pads low light on

Fail 23 Aug 2017 142,132 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

pads low light on

Pass 10 Aug 2016 123,021 miles

osf and nsr tyres cut on side

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 123,021 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

osf and nsr tyres cut on side

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,860 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,481 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,767 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 72,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 70,923 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,241 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,871 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 43,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,378 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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SA57 KZK 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 58.8%.

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 SA57 KZK, 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 SA57 KZK registered?

SA57 KZK is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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