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KG57 XSH

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

270,385 mi
Last recorded270,385 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG57 XSH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 270,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 255,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 249,536 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 245,692 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 240,329 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 240,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 236,088 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 230,356 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 219,904 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 219,760 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 205,781 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 193,733 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 179,409 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 179,246 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 2 Aug 2013 171,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2013 171,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2012 160,161 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 137,809 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,161 miles

O/S/F tyre has small cuts in side wall

Fail 31 Aug 2010 93,160 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has small cuts in side wall

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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KG57 XSH is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG57 XSH, 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 KG57 XSH registered?

KG57 XSH is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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