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VN07 AJX

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

172,654 mi
Last recorded172,654 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 AJX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 172,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 169,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 169,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm - ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 168,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 168,141 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 168,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Detached (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 166,129 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 166,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 161,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear CV joint slightly leaking grease.

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

Offside Rear CV joint slightly leaking grease

Offside Rear Handbrake cable has been fowling driveshaft.

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 160,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear CV joint slightly leaking grease.

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

Offside Rear CV joint slightly leaking grease

Offside Rear Handbrake cable has been fowling driveshaft.

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 154,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear drive shaft leaking grease from outer joint

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 154,149 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear drive shaft leaking grease from outer joint

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 147,048 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 146,952 miles

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

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 28 Feb 2018 141,046 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 132,887 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 132,775 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 124,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,945 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 99,431 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 99,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,140 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 89,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,538 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 87,534 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 85,670 miles

brake warning light is showing a fault

Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,882 miles

n/s/f wheel is out of shape

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,979 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 40,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VN07 AJX is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 VN07 AJX, 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 VN07 AJX registered?

VN07 AJX is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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