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YA07 RSV

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,807 mi
Last recorded147,807 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 RSV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 147,807 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall. 245/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 147,804 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall. 245/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 140,874 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 140,858 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 139,768 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 133,512 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 123,684 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 123,652 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/f + n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2017 116,433 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 103,917 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 96,973 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,385 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 86,376 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,255 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nouse from o/s/r when spinning wheel

Fail 4 Mar 2013 78,242 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nouse from o/s/r when spinning wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,525 miles

Rear tyres worn low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,514 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,209 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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YA07 RSV is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

YA07 RSV is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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