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X307 VNW

2000 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,219 mi
Last recorded174,219 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX307 VNW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 174,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 174,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 169,205 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 10 Nov 2018 167,165 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 161,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2017 161,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust on lamp (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front front position lamps flicker intermittently when not in operation, mostly after engine start up

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner sill panel corroded

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged base of stem (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Inner sill panel corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2016 157,920 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 157,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 155,755 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 153,425 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 153,425 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 151,570 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 148,839 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 144,850 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 144,850 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 139,832 miles

Front and Rear tyres cracking in treaded area.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer tread.

Rear exhaust heat shild loose.

Underside of engine oily.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 131,955 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 12,062 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 115,396 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 112,199 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 112,199 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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X307 VNW is a 2000 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 102,214 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 X307 VNW, 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 26 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 X307 VNW registered?

X307 VNW is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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