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YB07 VBY

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

140,693 mi
Last recorded140,693 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 VBY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 140,693 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside track rod end gaiter slightly damaged

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

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2024 119,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 92,951 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides of the car (drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 89,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 84,002 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 78,959 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 78,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front steering out of align

Nearside Front wheel tracking out

Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 67,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,517 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,805 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,193 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,984 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,940 miles

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

car too clean did not detect on emission

Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,139 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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YB07 VBY is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB07 VBY registered?

YB07 VBY is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is YB07 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB07 VBY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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