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VK07 UHJ

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,080 mi
Last recorded188,080 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 UHJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 188,080 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Fail 5 Dec 2023 188,056 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Nearside front tyre edges worn low on legal limit

Offside rear tyre edges worn low

Pass 7 Dec 2022 178,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2022 178,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 166,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Fail 1 Dec 2021 166,167 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2020 154,004 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2020 154,004 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 144,787 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2018 139,401 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/r shock absorber has slight oil residue

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 4 Jul 2018 139,401 miles

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

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/r shock absorber has slight oil residue

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2017 131,586 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 23 Jun 2017 131,585 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are low

Rear tyres are low of tread

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2016 121,431 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2016 121,431 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 29 May 2015 109,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 109,438 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low on legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,446 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 95,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 83,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 62,017 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Testing in wet conditions.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 46,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,241 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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VK07 UHJ is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VK07 UHJ, 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 VK07 UHJ registered?

VK07 UHJ is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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