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YE07 FTZ

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,059 mi
Last recorded178,059 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 FTZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 178,059 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 178,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 172,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/5017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 168,292 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 168,292 miles

Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bonnet (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre wear damaging sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 163,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 159,822 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 154,142 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 147,825 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 134,843 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 13 Mar 2019 134,843 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Feb 2018 124,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 111,769 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,756 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,477 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 89,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,475 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pads getting low on inside

rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,935 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,909 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,980 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,326 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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YE07 FTZ is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE07 FTZ, 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 YE07 FTZ registered?

YE07 FTZ is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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