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Y16 SCC

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,232 mi
Last recorded103,232 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 SCC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 103,232 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 28 Aug 2024 93,510 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 90,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 84,629 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,057 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 16 Aug 2021 71,057 miles

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

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,351 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp cleaning device inoperative.

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,079 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

head lamp cleaning device inoperative.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 3 Mar 2018 67,172 miles

Nearside Front spot light inop

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall scuffed curb damage

Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,360 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,373 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,416 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 55,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,836 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 49,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,384 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,976 miles

airbag light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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Y16 SCC is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 Y16 SCC, 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 Y16 SCC registered?

Y16 SCC is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is Y16 SCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y16 SCC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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