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WJ57 OEV

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,067 mi
Last recorded179,067 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 OEV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 179,067 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 160,864 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 150,967 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 147,051 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 136,193 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 125,339 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

Fail 21 May 2014 125,339 miles

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

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

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

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 24 May 2013 116,655 miles

o/s front track rod end has play in ball joint (advise replacement)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 102,653 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,714 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear pads wearing low

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,324 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 59,324 miles

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

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

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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WJ57 OEV is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ57 OEV, 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 WJ57 OEV registered?

WJ57 OEV is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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