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YL56 LCJ

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,046 mi
Last recorded176,046 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 LCJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 176,046 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 176,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 173,023 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 171,832 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 168,984 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))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 166,777 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 162,718 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 148,808 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 127,359 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 119,033 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 110,368 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 110,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,358 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 101,353 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,680 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 84,240 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,625 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 57,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,556 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 35,555 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,720 miles

offside front tyre wall beading damaged

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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YL56 LCJ is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YL56 LCJ, 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 YL56 LCJ registered?

YL56 LCJ is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 22 February 2007.

Is YL56 LCJ safe to buy?

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