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YE07 ZXU

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

239,106 mi
Last recorded239,106 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 ZXU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 239,106 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 285,983 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 230,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 230,335 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 216,043 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 206,873 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2020 193,497 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front service brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 183,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 172,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 159,577 miles

both rear Tyre worn low

Pass 8 Jul 2016 144,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 144,477 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 131,805 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 131,805 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 115,150 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 99,308 miles

emissions test.no acceleration detected.80 degrees.fast pass.16.55

Pass 4 May 2012 74,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel smoke test-fast pass,no acceleration detected.81 degrees.11.24

Pass 16 May 2011 52,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

small cut o/s/r tyre.

Pass 13 May 2010 30,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZXU is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZXU, 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 YE07 ZXU registered?

YE07 ZXU is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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