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YF07 ZCL

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

216,957 mi
Last recorded216,957 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 ZCL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 216,957 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEVEL LOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 216,957 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEVEL LOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 211,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 102,222 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour ORANGE (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 211,580 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE UNDERTRAY INSECURE

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

PAS LEAK AND WATER LEAK

Pass 15 Jan 2024 207,011 miles

Engine under tray insecure

Front number plate cracked

NS handbrake weak

NSR seatbelt mot checked - babyseat plugged in

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2024 207,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine under tray insecure

Front number plate cracked

NS handbrake weak

NSR seatbelt mot checked - babyseat plugged in

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2023 198,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 198,842 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear 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))

t.p.m.s. warning light indicates a fault

Pass 6 Jan 2022 187,373 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 187,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2021 179,753 miles

under body sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 May 2019 165,178 miles

Nearside Front TYRE 2.9MM

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

Offside Front TYRE 2.4MM

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 155,523 miles

Nearside Rear Outer DRIVE SHAFT JOINT LEAKING GREESE

Offside Rear BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 20 Jun 2018 155,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer DRIVE SHAFT JOINT LEAKING GREESE

Offside Rear BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 8 Jun 2017 145,305 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 145,305 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 133,764 miles

SPARE WHEEL NOT FITTED

Fail 27 Jun 2016 133,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/18/97Y M&S EXTRA LOAD CONTI/KUMHO (4.1.E.1)

SPARE WHEEL NOT FITTED

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2015 120,168 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2.6mm

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,076 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,527 miles

Offside front tyre low on edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,741 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,714 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,151 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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YF07 ZCL is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YF07 ZCL, 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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YF07 ZCL is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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