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LM07 APX

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,502 mi
Last recorded179,502 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 APX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 179,502 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 166,263 miles

front coil springs starting to corrode

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Nov 2023 147,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auto boot lift faulty

front coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 13 Nov 2023 147,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auto boot lift faulty

front coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Dec 2022 137,270 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 137,270 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 131,437 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,364 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 114,771 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 109,021 miles

Undertrays fitted,obscuring some componants

Fail 22 Jun 2017 109,002 miles

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

Undertrays fitted,obscuring some componants

Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,637 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 98,758 miles

engine oil level on MIN!

n/s/r fog lamp, not working

n/s/r suspension arm inner bush, poor

o/s/f lower grill, damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,746 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 82,746 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 73,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,783 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 62,783 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,189 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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LM07 APX 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 LM07 APX, 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 LM07 APX registered?

LM07 APX is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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