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VD06 JMD

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

182,838 mi
Last recorded182,838 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD06 JMD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 182,838 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 178,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 170,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 158,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 143,952 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 143,950 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre as slight sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Pass 7 Nov 2019 138,940 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 122,596 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 110,890 miles

floor under trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2016 95,710 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake shim squealing

wiper linkage broken

Fail 6 Oct 2016 95,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Offside Rear brake shim squealing

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside

wiper linkage broken

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,660 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edge

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on inner side wall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 77,660 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres worn on edge

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on inner side wall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,758 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 63,758 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,438 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,705 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,768 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,155 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 17,421 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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VD06 JMD is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VD06 JMD, 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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VD06 JMD is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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