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VN07 ZKL

2007 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

192,922 mi
Last recorded192,922 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 ZKL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 192,922 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 181,682 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 20 Sep 2023 173,486 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 173,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 163,219 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 154,926 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 149,519 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 149,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and loose ,clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 140,771 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 140,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 126,102 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 110,871 miles

wiper linkage fouling bonnet but is clearing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,267 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,635 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,960 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,900 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,545 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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VN07 ZKL is a 2007 BMW 535 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VN07 ZKL, 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 ZKL registered?

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

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