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Y33 DVY

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests39 (33 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,729 mi
Last recorded107,729 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 DVY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

33 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 107,729 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s sill slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front fog lamps inop + drivers lens cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2025 199,806 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 105,490 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

handbrake travel excessive

Pass 28 Nov 2023 190,304 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 190,254 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 103,590 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 103,590 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has excessive travel.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 184,368 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 101,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 177,192 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,713 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 171,152 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 97,924 miles

advise(front brake flexi hoses ferrules beginning to corrode)

advise(front headlight lens beginning to deteriorate)

advise(rear discs surfaces beginning to corrode)

Pass 12 Jul 2019 95,076 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 156,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,880 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 154,238 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,009 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 136,343 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ns and os (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,304 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cuts

Fail 22 Jun 2016 78,304 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cuts

Pass 30 Apr 2016 128,095 miles

engine covers & under-trays fit

Fail 29 Apr 2016 128,044 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine covers & under-trays fit

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2015 75,438 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 1 May 2015 120,232 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 68,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 104,441 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 60,483 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 94,515 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 53,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 79,310 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers slightly smearing and wear indicators showing

both rear tyres slightly cracking over tread

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,435 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,600 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,910 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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Y33 DVY is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y33 DVY, 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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Y33 DVY is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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