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V2 GUD

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,288 mi
Last recorded168,288 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 GUD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 168,288 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 165,116 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 164,179 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 160,732 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 153,823 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 153,821 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT TOP BALL JOINTS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 136,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 132,876 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 132,876 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 122,921 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 112,605 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 103,282 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,678 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 84,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,833 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,234 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,079 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 47,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,112 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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V2 GUD is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 V2 GUD, 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 V2 GUD registered?

V2 GUD is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 5 October 2007.

Is V2 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 GUD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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