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LA56 DOG

2007 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,087 mi
Last recorded133,087 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 DOG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 133,087 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 127,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 120,094 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,364 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 105,302 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 101,425 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 97,533 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 97,533 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,968 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 87,297 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,685 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

engine under tray has signs of an old oil leak.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 82,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Engine under tray saturated in oil.

High level stop lamp not working.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has slight damage to the inner and outer side walls but not affecting the structure

Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,479 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 63,479 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 56,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 54,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Fail 12 Sep 2012 47,123 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,424 miles

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

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

plastic trim fitted to both outer sills

plastic under-belly fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,006 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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LA56 DOG is a 2007 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LA56 DOG, 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 LA56 DOG registered?

LA56 DOG is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 22 August 2007.

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