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R30 LAS

2007 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

234,614 mi
Last recorded234,614 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 535102,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 LAS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 234,614 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 234,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 219,066 miles

Brake pad wear illuminated on dash, actual brake pad wear visually ok

Offside Front Wheel / suspension has slight play

Offside Rear O/S parking brake performance significantly lower than N/S but requirement achieved

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of rear suspension arm outer ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 219,061 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe Track rod end has been subjected to excessive heat (highly stressed component) (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Brake pad wear illuminated on dash, actual brake pad wear visually ok

Offside Front Wheel / suspension has slight play

Offside Rear O/S parking brake performance significantly lower than N/S but requirement achieved

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of rear suspension arm outer ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 205,311 miles

Brake pad wear illuminated on dash, pad depths visually ok.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror delaminating, partially reducing view to rear. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Air spring perishing. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror delaminating, partially reducing view to rear. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 205,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake hose rubber split to core. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Brake hose rubber split to core. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad wear illuminated on dash, pad depths visually ok.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror delaminating, partially reducing view to rear. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Air spring perishing. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror delaminating, partially reducing view to rear. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 188,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 188,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 163,009 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 149,956 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 149,921 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 133,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 122,984 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 122,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 112,222 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 104,884 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,897 miles

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,854 miles

Emission to clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,861 miles

2x front tyres have cracks and are getting low on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads getting low

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s side skirt loose

n/s/r tyre has cracks and is getting low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,268 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 60,268 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,147 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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R30 LAS is a 2007 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R30 LAS, 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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R30 LAS is a 2007 BMW 535, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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