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YG57 GWC

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,435 mi
Last recorded185,435 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 GWC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 185,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 93y runflats goodyear eagle nct5 fitted (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front brake wear wire not attched to the pads

Pass 29 Oct 2020 178,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front brake wear wire not connected to the pad

Fail 29 Oct 2020 178,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front brake wear wire not connected to the pad

Pass 1 Nov 2019 168,120 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 156,368 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge.

Both front wiper blades smearing.

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 156,368 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge.

Both front wiper blades smearing.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 138,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drop link gator deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low

Pass 3 Jan 2017 120,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 101,634 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,882 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 83,882 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,053 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 48,003 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 48,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,196 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,163 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,661 miles

unable to obtain smoke test engine to clean

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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YG57 GWC is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YG57 GWC, 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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YG57 GWC is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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