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YH07 MDV

2007 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,411 mi
Last recorded151,411 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 MDV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 151,411 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 27 May 2026 151,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2025 144,291 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 143,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak mcstrut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 123,827 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 123,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

heat shield insecure

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 110,236 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 110,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 99,830 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 88,541 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 88,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,450 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 82,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,186 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,128 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,221 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,679 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,679 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,046 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 40,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,632 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,493 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 23,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 15,170 miles

(1) Centre rear tyres at 1.6-1.9 mm tread depth

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 MDV is a 2007 BMW 535 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MDV, 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 MDV registered?

YH07 MDV is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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