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YA07 KGV

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

337,880 mi
Last recorded337,880 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 337,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 313,424 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 295,952 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 278,380 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 262,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 244,408 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 221,660 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 209,670 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 195,097 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Fail 8 Jun 2017 195,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 7 Jun 2016 176,598 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN ON EDGES

N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES

Pass 29 May 2015 160,421 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F BRAKE DISC SCORED

Fail 27 May 2015 160,360 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F BRAKE DISC SCORED

Pass 10 Jun 2014 144,243 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 128,618 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 9 Jul 2012 103,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 103,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 78,221 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,820 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 54,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

object in nsf tyre

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 KGV 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 YA07 KGV, 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 KGV registered?

YA07 KGV is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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