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YH07 LYW

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,586 mi
Last recorded123,586 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 LYW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 123,586 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/r hand brake reading low

Pass 30 Jan 2025 114,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2024 98,227 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2024 98,186 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,236 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 87,635 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 78,957 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 72,152 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 65,213 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 61,258 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,209 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 57,209 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,021 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 45,598 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,758 miles

near/side front tyre has cuts at outer wall

off/side front tyre has cuts at outer wall

Pass 30 Apr 2011 33,729 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 33,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2010 27,822 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 27,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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YH07 LYW is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey 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 YH07 LYW, 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 YH07 LYW registered?

YH07 LYW is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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