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VN07 SEY

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,653 mi
Last recorded153,653 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 SEY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 153,653 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 148,424 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 145,290 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 143,399 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 139,693 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 134,828 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 134,828 miles

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

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

nail in n. s. r tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2019 131,492 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting/separating front suspension lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting/separating front suspension lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 131,492 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm insecure/broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting/separating front suspension lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting/separating front suspension lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 121,271 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 121,271 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 113,790 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,118 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 104,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 98,415 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 98,415 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 92,788 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 83,220 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 71,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing slightly on both edges

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,010 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,756 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2010 45,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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 SEY is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VN07 SEY, 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 VN07 SEY registered?

VN07 SEY is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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