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YC07 WRT

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,436 mi
Last recorded166,436 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 WRT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 166,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 152,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 143,778 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 139,148 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S Outer faces pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High centre (3rd) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,848 miles

High centre (3rd) brake light not working

Fail 11 Oct 2021 132,848 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

High centre (3rd) brake light not working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge almost to cord's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 126,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 126,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitting on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 120,721 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 120,721 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 117,172 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 112,926 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 112,900 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,909 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 107,905 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 103,850 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 100,116 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,684 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012
Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,801 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 59,801 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,584 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 43,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WRT is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WRT, 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 WRT registered?

YC07 WRT is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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