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YL07 GHZ

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,864 mi
Last recorded198,864 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 GHZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 198,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear evidence of tyre to body contact but has clearance at time of test.

Fail 16 Apr 2026 198,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear evidence of tyre to body contact but has clearance at time of test.

Pass 24 Apr 2025 190,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 190,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Wire insecure fouling driveshaft, bracket missing (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 182,771 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 173,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 162,303 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 151,361 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 151,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 145,826 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

front o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

park brake just reached efficiency

Fail 18 Jul 2019 145,812 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked

front o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

park brake just reached efficiency

Pass 25 Jul 2018 135,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

small dig in outer side wall of front n/s tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2018 135,914 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

small dig in outer side wall of front n/s tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2017 127,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer CV joint rusted and leaking grease

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 127,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer CV joint rusted and leaking grease

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 120,273 miles

undertrays not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2016 120,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,984 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 90,994 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,981 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 72,976 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,528 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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YL07 GHZ is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL07 GHZ, 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 YL07 GHZ registered?

YL07 GHZ is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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