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X18 ASG

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,836 mi
Last recorded163,836 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 ASG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 163,836 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 163,833 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 31 Jan 2025 153,407 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 141,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 131,492 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 131,492 miles

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

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 123,164 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 113,102 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,164 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 105,164 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 18 Feb 2019 95,421 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,783 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 79,783 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 61,335 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 61,334 miles

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

Nearside Front bald on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bald on outer edge worn close to cords

Pass 30 Jan 2016 53,230 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 53,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,356 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 44,356 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,016 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 28,348 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 20,632 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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X18 ASG is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X18 ASG, 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 X18 ASG registered?

X18 ASG is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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