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YJ07 LDR

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,716 mi
Last recorded154,716 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 LDR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 154,716 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Apr 2025 154,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 138,424 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 138,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 121,034 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 102,586 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 100,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and nearly showing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 100,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and nearly showing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 94,773 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 94,770 miles

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

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

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

Centre brake light not working

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,913 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

center rear brake light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2018 79,869 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 79,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 67,969 miles

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,176 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,032 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,580 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 47,579 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,261 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,039 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,790 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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YJ07 LDR is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ07 LDR, 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 LDR registered?

YJ07 LDR is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 15 August 2007.

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