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YB07 VFL

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,431 mi
Last recorded189,431 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 189,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

damage to o/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 16 Jun 2025 185,032 miles

Both rear wheels fouling on inner wheel arch ( recommend further investigation)

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2024 180,939 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 169,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 169,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 156,630 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 142,351 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 142,351 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 133,291 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 133,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 118,295 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 118,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Chords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2018 104,737 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 85,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. 245/40/18 RF (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 77,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm 245/40/18 rf (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,468 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,347 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 70,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,846 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,676 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,895 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 VFL is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YB07 VFL, 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 YB07 VFL registered?

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

Is YB07 VFL safe to buy?

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