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VFZ 6116

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,009 mi
Last recorded144,009 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 6116
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 144,009 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 142,145 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 136,384 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 121,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 17 Apr 2018 111,264 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 111,263 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,925 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front most rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 98,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front most rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,418 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 74,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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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VFZ 6116 is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFZ 6116, 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 VFZ 6116 registered?

VFZ 6116 is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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