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W20 TLE

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,979 mi
Last recorded208,979 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 TLE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 208,979 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 208,957 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2024 195,107 miles

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 184,679 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 183,675 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 172,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged To outer wall nearly to cords! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 166,193 miles

Offside Front knock to steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2020 166,191 miles

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

Offside Front knock to steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2019 160,588 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 152,462 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 148,817 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 142,466 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 134,809 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 127,169 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 107,516 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,670 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 86,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,916 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 68,916 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,904 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 52,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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W20 TLE is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W20 TLE, 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 W20 TLE registered?

W20 TLE is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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