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YG57 VOU

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

253,296 mi
Last recorded253,296 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 253,296 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 242,456 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 242,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2024 224,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 203,300 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 178,349 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 155,764 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 155,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 143,202 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 132,229 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 132,229 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 125,624 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 106,582 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,917 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,405 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,190 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Unable to inspect under side of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,844 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 37,624 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,707 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 VOU is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VOU, 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 YG57 VOU registered?

YG57 VOU is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is YG57 VOU safe to buy?

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