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VU57 VMZ

2007 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,326 mi
Last recorded151,326 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 63594,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 VMZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 151,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 146,582 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 146,582 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2023 137,681 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2023 137,666 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2022 125,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 122,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/4mm bald inner edge, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/6mm, worn edges, perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 192,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge. Perishing/Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Edges. Perishing/Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 116,004 miles

Nearside Front wearing inner edge

Rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2018 112,908 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 112,908 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,857 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,446 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 102,446 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,764 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,138 miles

oil level low

Fail 20 Nov 2015 89,093 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

oil level low

Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,440 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 87,440 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,109 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,497 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,181 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,189 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 57,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,104 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 635?

Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,019
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,161
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 881
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 775
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 615
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VU57 VMZ is a 2007 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2007 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 94,589 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 635 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU57 VMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 635 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU57 VMZ registered?

VU57 VMZ is a 2007 BMW 635, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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