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YA07 JYY

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

204,110 mi
Last recorded204,110 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 JYY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 204,110 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Aug 2024 195,883 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 184,163 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 184,163 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 173,759 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 164,486 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 164,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 156,403 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 156,403 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 232,734 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 144,614 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2018 130,554 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 103,658 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2017 103,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate message (4.1.D.4)

cut noted offside rear tyre inner sidewall

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,460 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Slight wear noted in O/S/R Suspension linkage

Fail 23 Mar 2016 93,195 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Slight wear noted in O/S/R Suspension linkage

Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,040 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Slight play noted in O/S/R suspension linkage

Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine oil on min at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,891 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 35,976 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,656 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 26,635 miles

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

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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YA07 JYY is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black 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 YA07 JYY, 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 YA07 JYY registered?

YA07 JYY is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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The MOT history for YA07 JYY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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