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YB07 UOW

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,947 mi
Last recorded222,947 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 UOW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 222,947 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 222,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 199,840 miles

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2024 181,017 miles

Front both side front wheel arch loose

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 169,350 miles

Nearside Front inner wing liner loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front inner wing liner loose

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 155,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated inner and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 155,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated inner and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 143,963 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre as slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 Jun 2020 132,951 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 132,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 123,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions is too clean to provide a printout

Pass 25 Jun 2018 117,360 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 110,662 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 110,662 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 103,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2016 103,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats folded and obstructed at time of test

Pass 18 May 2015 92,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre balding at inner edge

Fail 6 May 2015 92,141 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre balding at inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 79,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 67,815 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 57,120 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 57,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,493 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YB07 UOW is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB07 UOW, 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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YB07 UOW is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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