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W425 LMR

2000 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,148 mi
Last recorded95,148 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 535102,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW425 LMR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 95,148 miles

Corrosion underside of vehicle in places

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 94,531 miles

Corrosion underside of vehicle in places

Pass 7 Dec 2023 94,458 miles

Corrosion underside of vehicle in places

Pass 15 Sep 2022 94,261 miles

Corrosion underside of vehicle in places

Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,330 miles

corrosion underside of vehicle ion places

Pass 29 Sep 2017 93,322 miles

All four tyres are perished

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

The parking brake efforts have only just passed 17% it may need adjustment or repair

Fail 29 Sep 2017 93,322 miles

All four tyres are perished

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

The parking brake efforts have only just passed 17% it may need adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,546 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,135 miles

All of the brake pipes at the rear are cooroded

Pass 26 May 2012 90,739 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 90,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear discs slightly corroded

offside rear lower suspension arm bush slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2009 88,974 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 85,128 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 85,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 74,005 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 74,005 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2006 71,957 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 65,617 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 65,617 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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W425 LMR is a 2000 BMW 535 in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2000 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 102,214 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 W425 LMR, 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 26 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W425 LMR is a 2000 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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