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YB57 VAM

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,116 mi
Last recorded119,116 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 VAM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 119,116 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 119,116 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 104,888 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 104,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

dent in nearside front wheel

rear brake pads around 75% worn

Fail 10 Aug 2018 93,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

dent in nearside front wheel

rear brake pads around 75% worn

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,631 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 72,975 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,653 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre has slight cut to sidewall, not revealing cords.

unable to do emission test due to emmisions readings too low.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,271 miles

Emissions to clean for machine to detect.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre has slight damage to outer tyre wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,287 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,518 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 45,515 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,341 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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YB57 VAM is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB57 VAM, 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 YB57 VAM registered?

YB57 VAM is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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