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YM57 UCB

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,147 mi
Last recorded160,147 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM57 UCB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 160,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

travel on hand brake lever

Fail 26 Jan 2023 160,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 26 Jan 2022 152,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 148,659 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 148,659 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 131,956 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 131,956 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 120,161 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 120,160 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 114,637 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 107,865 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 102,775 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 97,516 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 90,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,488 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 76,486 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,088 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 64,877 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,740 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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YM57 UCB is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YM57 UCB, 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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YM57 UCB is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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