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WA53 ENG

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,371 mi
Last recorded189,371 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 ENG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 189,371 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 180,636 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 179,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Upper front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 174,144 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 168,703 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 163,837 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 163,836 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 159,331 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 14 Nov 2019 152,818 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 152,818 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 145,846 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 145,846 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 139,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 130,318 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 118,991 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 107,630 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,517 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 89,923 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,156 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 60,678 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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WA53 ENG is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA53 ENG, 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 WA53 ENG registered?

WA53 ENG is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is WA53 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 ENG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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