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YB57 VGD

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

232,567 mi
Last recorded232,567 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 232,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 217,709 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 203,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 187,017 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 173,089 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 161,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 157,172 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 157,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 145,215 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 142,915 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 142,894 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 141,204 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 140,732 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 140,732 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 131,131 miles

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)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 115,262 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 86,612 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,804 miles

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

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 VGD is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VGD, 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 YB57 VGD registered?

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

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