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V888 CJL

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

209,314 mi
Last recorded209,314 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 CJL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 209,314 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 193,746 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 177,773 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 171,496 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 163,382 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 160,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 156,433 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 152,025 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 139,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 130,086 miles

under trays fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 115,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 106,026 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,377 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,363 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 71,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2011 53,565 miles

Cut in nearside rear outer tyre sidewall (not reaching cords).

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall (not reaching cords).

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2011 53,565 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Cut in nearside rear outer tyre sidewall (not reaching cords).

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall (not reaching cords).

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2010 41,972 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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V888 CJL is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V888 CJL, 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 V888 CJL registered?

V888 CJL is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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The MOT history for V888 CJL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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