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Y3 KNB

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,492 mi
Last recorded154,492 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 KNB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 154,492 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 146,005 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 133,575 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 126,114 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 121,242 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 121,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,026 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lowerarm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 120,026 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lowerarm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,340 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 110,023 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,126 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,954 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,905 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 72,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 54,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 45,843 miles

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

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

n/s rear wheel bent.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 45,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,147 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 25,265 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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Y3 KNB is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black 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 Y3 KNB, 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 Y3 KNB registered?

Y3 KNB is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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