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WJ57 XFF

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,097 mi
Last recorded138,097 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 138,097 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside, inner edges. slight damage to sidewalls noted (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside, outer rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 129,466 miles

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 127,293 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 125,295 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 121,865 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 116,674 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 112,294 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 103,534 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2018 103,502 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2017 95,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 95,303 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,493 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,505 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,307 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,248 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 57,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,766 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 38,601 miles

Brake pads wear indicator light on dash displayed

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 28,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,169 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 XFF 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 WJ57 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

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

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