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WD57 HEV

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

191,029 mi
Last recorded191,029 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD57 HEV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 191,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 191,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 180,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 169,269 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 157,373 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 147,197 miles

off side front tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2020 136,508 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 125,973 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 125,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 117,623 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,067 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 104,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 95,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre, inner edge worn smooth outer edge feathered

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth and feathered on edges

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,446 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 75,410 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 65,005 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Fail 14 Dec 2011 57,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,102 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,396 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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WD57 HEV is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WD57 HEV, 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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WD57 HEV is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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