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SH57 LXY

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,279 mi
Last recorded202,279 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 LXY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 202,279 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 202,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 195,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 195,685 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 185,842 miles

Front to rear brake pipes not checked //covered by plastic under trays

Oil leak, but not excessive engine //gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 185,832 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes not checked //covered by plastic under trays

Oil leak, but not excessive engine //gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 166,781 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Dec 2017 154,762 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges of tread

oil leaks under engine // gearbox

Pass 7 Dec 2016 142,405 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 122,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 108,888 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 92,567 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 84,794 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,888 miles

nearside front fog lamp insecure

nearside rear lower suspesion arm rubber bush starting to split

Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,167 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 64,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2010 64,092 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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SH57 LXY is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SH57 LXY, 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 SH57 LXY registered?

SH57 LXY is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is SH57 LXY safe to buy?

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