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BMW 535

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,498 cc

L2 LGFMOT history

L2 LGF is a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 4 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2024 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2023.

L2 LGF silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2024
Mileage
96,146 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2023
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 LGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2024
Latest MOT test
11 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 LGF was last recorded at 96,146 miles on 11 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,146 miles · 9 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,146 miles
  • 2022 – 95,571 miles
  • 2020 – 94,505 miles
  • 2013 – 93,889 miles
  • 2012 – 92,632 miles
  • 2011 – 89,807 miles
  • 2010 – 81,988 miles
  • 2009 – 72,872 miles
  • 2008 – 65,536 miles
  • 2007 – 59,183 miles
  • 2006 – 49,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,146 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust bolts corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust flange bolts corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside handbrake low performance

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,146 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,146 miles
    Test number
    588236797126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bolts corroding

  2. Fail96,146 miles (+575)2 major1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,146 miles
    Test number
    795328280927
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bolts corroding

  3. Pass95,571 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,571 miles
    Test number
    273516588362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange bolts corroded

  4. Fail95,571 miles (+1,066)1 major1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,571 miles
    Test number
    857261596854
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange bolts corroded

  5. Pass94,505 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,505 miles
    Test number
    986221117238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low performance
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange bolts corroded

  6. Fail94,505 miles (+616)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,505 miles
    Test number
    866829415399
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake low performance
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange bolts corroded

  7. Pass93,889 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,889 miles
    Test number
    976621503117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,632 miles
    Test number
    945571662054
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail92,632 miles (+2,825)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,632 miles
    Test number
    148879752096
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass89,807 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,807 miles
    Test number
    445402651032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes are corroding around the area of the fuel tank
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a small split in inner side wall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a small split in inner side wall

  11. Fail89,807 miles (+7,819)1 dangerous3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,807 miles
    Test number
    696352051009
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes are corroding around the area of the fuel tank
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a small split in inner side wall
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a small split in inner side wall

  12. Pass81,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,988 miles
    Test number
    554483850026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,988 miles (+9,116)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,988 miles
    Test number
    363291050038
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass72,872 miles (+7,336)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,872 miles
    Test number
    160611959435
    • NoteBoth rear tyres near legal limits.

  15. Pass65,536 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,536 miles
    Test number
    232997038041
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on the outer edges

  16. Fail65,536 miles (+6,353)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,536 miles
    Test number
    590667538043
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on the outer edges

  17. Pass59,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,183 miles
    Test number
    261634647038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,183 miles (+10,092)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,183 miles
    Test number
    970304847004
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDrivers side wing mirror cover insecure

  19. Pass49,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,091 miles
    Test number
    782111256072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 LGF

Does L2 LGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 LGF expired on 10 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 LGF?
The MOT on L2 LGF expired on 10 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 LGF done?
L2 LGF was recorded at 96,146 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2023, an average of 2,733 miles a year.
Has L2 LGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 LGF has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L2 LGF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L2 LGF find?
L2 LGF passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2023 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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