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YG57 VYW

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

180,232 mi
Last recorded180,232 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 VYW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 180,232 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 171,909 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 167,722 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 164,215 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 164,215 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 158,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 154,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 152,091 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 136,365 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 124,145 miles

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 112,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,068 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,013 miles

advise rear pads

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,088 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 VYW is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

YG57 VYW is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YG57 VYW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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