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WJ57 XER

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

205,797 mi
Last recorded205,797 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 XER
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 205,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 195,382 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 193,177 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 177,193 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 175,992 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 159,540 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Both rear air springs slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2018 137,872 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 137,406 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door mirror - tarnished

Pass 10 Oct 2017 120,394 miles

Offside door mirror glass - tarnished

Fail 6 Oct 2017 119,966 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside door mirror glass - tarnished

oil level on minimum

Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,817 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

diesel pump damp

nearside front tyre has slight lump in outer sidewall

rear diff leaking

suspect gearbox leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 86,817 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)

diesel pump damp

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has slight lump in outer sidewall

rear diff leaking

suspect gearbox leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 70,982 miles

n/s/r hand brake poor

Fail 14 Oct 2014 70,980 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)

n/s/r hand brake poor

Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,077 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 51,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,790 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,788 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 24,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,689 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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WJ57 XER is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ57 XER registered?

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

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