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VN57 FSX

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,034 mi
Last recorded171,034 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 FSX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 171,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 169,303 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 169,264 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 169,264 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 168,920 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 168,920 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake! (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 166,744 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 166,744 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 161,776 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 157,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35 19 @4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30 19 both sides @5mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 157,674 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 2nd arm (straight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35 19 @4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30 19 both sides @5mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 150,411 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 138,456 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

advise parking brake adjustment

Fail 7 Oct 2017 138,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

advise parking brake adjustment

Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,557 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 107,939 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 107,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 92,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 92,496 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 91,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre split on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,183 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 81,183 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,157 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,888 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,786 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 28,786 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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VN57 FSX is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VN57 FSX, 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 VN57 FSX registered?

VN57 FSX is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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