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SN57 KUO

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,179 mi
Last recorded172,179 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 KUO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 172,179 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 154,088 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 137,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 131,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 130,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 130,691 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture burst on test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,788 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 129,788 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 133,024 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 112,789 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 97,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 97,231 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing against drive shaft (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,808 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 91,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,290 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 86,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,728 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tyre between 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)

vehicle fitted with undertrays and engine covers which hide components

Fail 9 Sep 2016 83,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tyre between 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)

vehicle fitted with undertrays and engine covers which hide components

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,539 miles

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

vehicle fitted with undertrays and engine covers which hide components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,113 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 71,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 64,061 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,036 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,114 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,580 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 29,525 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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SN57 KUO is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SN57 KUO, 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 SN57 KUO registered?

SN57 KUO is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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