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YY07 HJE

2007 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,941 mi
Last recorded157,941 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 HJE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 157,941 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2022 152,975 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot seeping grease

Tyres have cuts with stones embedded

Pass 10 May 2021 145,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 140,109 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner font bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 140,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner font bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 137,689 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 130,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 126,734 miles

chip to windscreen zone 'B'

offside rear brake fluctuating but not excessively

under-covers and under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 117,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,079 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 80,261 miles

Nearside rear handbrake low effort

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 8 May 2012 80,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear handbrake low effort

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 May 2011 62,977 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 62,878 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 48,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YY07 HJE is a 2007 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YY07 HJE, 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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YY07 HJE is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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