1999 BMW 535 3.5L Petrol · L20 DHD
1999 BMW 535 (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 125,305 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L20 DHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 125,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L20 DHD Mileage History
- 18/12/2023122,089 mi
- 21/12/2023122,091 mi+2 mi
- 13/01/2025123,106 mi+1,015 mi
- 22/01/2025123,113 mi+7 mi
- 20/01/2026125,305 mi+2,192 mi
Average of roughly 1,537 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L20 DHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 535 (L20 DHD) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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