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SH52 EMM

2007 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

173,102 mi
Last recorded173,102 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 EMM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 173,102 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 171,297 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 170,247 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 168,354 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 163,137 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and covers fitted.

Pass 16 Apr 2021 152,312 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 149,738 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 148,732 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 143,258 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 140,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 140,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 134,495 miles

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 4 Mar 2015 120,075 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 120,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 105,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,405 miles

under body covered in trims

Fail 6 Mar 2012 74,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

under body covered in trims

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,853 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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SH52 EMM is a 2007 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SH52 EMM, 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

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What year was SH52 EMM registered?

SH52 EMM is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is SH52 EMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 EMM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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