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YH57 LXP

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

227,974 mi
Last recorded227,974 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 LXP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 227,974 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 212,430 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 198,482 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 186,503 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 175,153 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 163,069 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 150,157 miles

No recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

Pass 20 May 2019 141,872 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING OUTER TREAD

Fail 20 May 2019 141,869 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING OUTER TREAD

Pass 21 Apr 2018 130,108 miles

No recordable smoke emissions noted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 112,937 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 92,145 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in right rear tyre close to side wall

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 7 Feb 2014 68,343 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,910 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 57,910 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,347 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 43,347 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,485 miles

deep cuts evident o/s/r tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2010 29,424 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

deep cuts evident o/s/r tyre

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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YH57 LXP is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YH57 LXP, 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 YH57 LXP registered?

YH57 LXP is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is YH57 LXP safe to buy?

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