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YC07 BKZ

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,455 mi
Last recorded117,455 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 BKZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 117,455 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 117,451 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 110,538 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 103,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 94,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2021 87,945 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 87,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Middle arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 75,573 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 14 May 2019 75,573 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges and sidewall damage. 245/35x19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 66,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/30x19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges and sidewall damage. 245/35x19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 50,128 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 50,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 45,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,771 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,842 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,026 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,377 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,479 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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YC07 BKZ 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 73.7%.

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 YC07 BKZ, 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 YC07 BKZ registered?

YC07 BKZ is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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