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YJ07 GRD

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,535 mi
Last recorded165,535 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 GRD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 165,535 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has two small chips on the nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper ball joint dust covers in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 155,842 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 155,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 147,256 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 147,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 134,817 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 127,924 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 127,327 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 123,293 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 119,776 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 116,640 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 110,988 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 104,225 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 97,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,013 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 82,011 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,649 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,121 miles

Front pads look low

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 31 Aug 2010 40,222 miles

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

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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YJ07 GRD is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJ07 GRD, 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 YJ07 GRD registered?

YJ07 GRD is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 22 August 2007.

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