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R2 FDM

2007 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,852 mi
Last recorded157,852 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 FDM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 157,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 154,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 148,249 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 148,245 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 143,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 143,889 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tps light on

Pass 24 Nov 2021 139,169 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 133,912 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 133,910 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 129,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted impact damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear slight damage to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 129,361 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted impact damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear slight damage to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 129,353 miles

slight cracking nearside rear brake hose

slight swelling under coating offside front to rear brake pipe rear section

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 129,353 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight cracking nearside rear brake hose

slight swelling under coating offside front to rear brake pipe rear section

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 112,332 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)

engine oil low

nearside front tyre edges low cut and cracks

park brake just passed efficiency

rear brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads low

slight wear rear suspension arm bushes

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2017 112,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

nearside front tyre edges low cut and cracks

park brake just passed efficiency

rear brake discs worn

rear inner brake pads low

slight wear rear suspension arm bushes

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2016 109,355 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn very thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts on outer sidewall, no cords showing

Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,579 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 79,302 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,555 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 53,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r wheel arch paint scuff

Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dash information screen advises brake pad replacement

offside front tyre outer shoulder tread low

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,093 miles

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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R2 FDM is a 2007 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 R2 FDM, 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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R2 FDM is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 3 July 2007.

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