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BMW 535

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

V42 HPRMOT history

V42 HPR is a green petrol BMW 535 first used on 25 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2025.

V42 HPR green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2026
Mileage
123,197 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2021
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 HPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 HPR was last recorded at 123,197 miles on 26 Mar 2021, 1,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,729 miles · 3 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
1,468 miles
Average per year
3,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 123,197 miles
  • 2020 – 121,729 miles
  • 2019 – 121,358 miles
  • 2018 – 119,379 miles
  • 2017 – 118,016 miles
  • 2016 – 116,592 miles
  • 2015 – 114,995 miles
  • 2014 – 111,670 miles
  • 2013 – 109,677 miles
  • 2012 – 106,519 miles
  • 2011 – 103,158 miles
  • 2010 – 100,800 miles
  • 2009 – 99,753 miles
  • 2008 – 96,349 miles
  • 2007 – 88,623 miles
  • 2006 – 76,299 miles
  • 2005 – 73,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    799804576218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    132175564264
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake may need adjustment or repair

  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    147857760283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    912126248610
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. FailMileage not read1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    596100637010
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass123,197 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,197 miles
    Test number
    780665456920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,729 miles (+56)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,729 miles
    Test number
    283056846738
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail121,673 miles (+315)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,673 miles
    Test number
    330416043695
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass121,358 miles (+1,979)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,358 miles
    Test number
    558261973167
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass119,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,379 miles
    Test number
    141030008386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,379 miles (+1,363)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,379 miles
    Test number
    557291653841
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass118,016 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,016 miles
    Test number
    886432921300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,592 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,592 miles
    Test number
    858395804970
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail116,577 miles (+1,582)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,577 miles
    Test number
    381882922375
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass114,995 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,995 miles
    Test number
    158667645006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,670 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,670 miles
    Test number
    918799264092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,677 miles (+3,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,677 miles
    Test number
    719008393026
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass106,519 miles (+3,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    106,519 miles
    Test number
    238500082028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass103,158 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    103,158 miles
    Test number
    179458791461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,800 miles (+1,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,800 miles
    Test number
    793222900114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass99,753 miles (+3,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    99,753 miles
    Test number
    101097499077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass96,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,349 miles
    Test number
    703629308163
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass96,349 miles (+7,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    96,349 miles
    Test number
    513972298006
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass88,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    88,623 miles
    Test number
    324180507114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,622 miles (+12,323)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,622 miles
    Test number
    512170607133
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass76,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    76,299 miles
    Test number
    570041206122
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail76,299 miles (+2,830)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,299 miles
    Test number
    460707696078
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass73,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    73,469 miles
    Test number
    374438425372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail73,469 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,469 miles
    Test number
    521746525377
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded
    • NoteN/s/f road wheel buckled

Questions about V42 HPR

Does V42 HPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 HPR expired on 2 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 HPR?
The MOT on V42 HPR expired on 2 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 HPR done?
V42 HPR was recorded at 123,197 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2021, an average of 3,242 miles a year.
Has V42 HPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 HPR has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V42 HPR 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 V42 HPR find?
V42 HPR passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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