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YG57 VKT

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,637 mi
Last recorded149,637 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 VKT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 149,637 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective park brake. (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear road wheel has a previous repair

sport cat fitted to exhaust system.

Pass 26 Nov 2024 135,702 miles

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

Front Fog Lights Not Working.

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 130,118 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 121,006 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 121,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 109,800 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 108,801 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,311 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,442 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 99,806 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,031 miles

smoke level to low for reading

Pass 4 Nov 2015 90,419 miles

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

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

smoke level to low for reading

Fail 4 Nov 2015 90,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

smoke level to low for reading

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,585 miles

smoke level to low for reading

Pass 22 Jun 2013 71,662 miles

front tyre's worn low on outer edges

rear tyre's worn low on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,259 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 46,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,926 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,723 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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YG57 VKT is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black 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 YG57 VKT, 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 YG57 VKT registered?

YG57 VKT is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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