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LK56 LVO

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,254 mi
Last recorded160,254 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 LVO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 160,254 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 152,233 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 143,563 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 131,364 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 124,829 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,404 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear rear wheels close to chassis but no evidence of touching

Rear tyres stepping on inner edge

lower screen has stone chips

under tray, floor & sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 112,674 miles

Offside Front Lower screen has a stone chip

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear wheels close to inner arch but no evidence of touching

under tray, floor & sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2018 109,759 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 107,006 miles

Both rear tyres WORN down on inner treads

Engine and gearbox under tray fitted

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and stonechipped (8.3.1a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has perished outer sidewall

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic sill covers and floor under trays fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack end joints ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 107,005 miles

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

Both rear tyres WORN down on inner treads

Engine and gearbox under tray fitted

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and stonechipped (8.3.1a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has perished outer sidewall

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Plastic sill covers and floor under trays fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack end joints ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 104,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 101,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 92,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 85,134 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 71,113 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 52,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,194 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,417 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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LK56 LVO 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 84.2%.

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 LK56 LVO, 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 LK56 LVO registered?

LK56 LVO is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 18 January 2007.

Is LK56 LVO safe to buy?

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