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YF57 EFA

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

233,468 mi
Last recorded233,468 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 EFA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 233,468 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 215,407 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 201,404 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 199,740 miles

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 8 Mar 2021 199,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 4 May 2019 169,973 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 169,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2018 148,029 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 126,713 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,852 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 104,523 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,996 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Mar 2015 81,952 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2014 68,665 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,419 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 47,397 miles

Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/F tyre is punctured-losing air pressure.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,401 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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YF57 EFA is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YF57 EFA, 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 YF57 EFA registered?

YF57 EFA is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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