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BMW 535

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 3,498 cc

705 JVWMOT history

705 JVW is a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

705 JVW silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,257 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
705 JVW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

705 JVW was last recorded at 101,257 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,117 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
140 miles
Average per year
1,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,257 miles
  • 2025 – 101,117 miles
  • 2024 – 100,915 miles
  • 2023 – 100,800 miles
  • 2022 – 100,696 miles
  • 2021 – 100,680 miles
  • 2020 – 100,519 miles
  • 2019 – 99,873 miles
  • 2018 – 97,102 miles
  • 2017 – 96,453 miles
  • 2015 – 94,916 miles
  • 2014 – 94,240 miles
  • 2013 – 93,116 miles
  • 2012 – 91,156 miles
  • 2011 – 89,673 miles
  • 2010 – 87,552 miles
  • 2009 – 85,334 miles
  • 2008 – 82,998 miles
  • 2007 – 80,230 miles
  • 2006 – 75,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,257 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Driver side. (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,257 miles (+140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,257 miles
    Test number
    580371882590
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Driver side. (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,117 miles (+202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,117 miles
    Test number
    586276612117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm. (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,915 miles (+115)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,915 miles
    Test number
    822146867208
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass100,800 miles (+104)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,800 miles
    Test number
    765000096083
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass100,696 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,696 miles
    Test number
    750037319256
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake only just met requirements. (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Fail100,696 miles (+16)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,696 miles
    Test number
    592814214905
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake only just met requirements. (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass100,680 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,680 miles
    Test number
    410239377695
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake readings are low. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail100,680 miles (+161)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,680 miles
    Test number
    678710359879
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake readings are low. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,519 miles (+646)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,519 miles
    Test number
    859271761985
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,873 miles (+2,771)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,873 miles
    Test number
    271686794581
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,102 miles (+649)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,102 miles
    Test number
    769267108800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass96,453 miles (+1,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,453 miles
    Test number
    204908540835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass94,916 miles (+676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,916 miles
    Test number
    624848661197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass94,240 miles (+1,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,240 miles
    Test number
    429954824276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass93,116 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,116 miles
    Test number
    327706023273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail93,116 miles (+1,960)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,116 miles
    Test number
    437026723211
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass91,156 miles (+1,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,156 miles
    Test number
    129112512237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass89,673 miles (+2,121)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,673 miles
    Test number
    346463511227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs heavily worn/corroded

  19. Pass87,552 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    87,552 miles
    Test number
    252730410288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,334 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    85,334 miles
    Test number
    700422929294
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSteering rubbing on subframe

  21. Fail85,323 miles (+2,325)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,323 miles
    Test number
    200909119238
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSteering rubbing on subframe

  22. Pass82,998 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,998 miles
    Test number
    342017298169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,230 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    80,230 miles
    Test number
    471973197147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    75,913 miles
    Test number
    742002686133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 705 JVW

What vehicle is registration 705 JVW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 705 JVW on a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 705 JVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 705 JVW is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 705 JVW?
The MOT on 705 JVW is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 705 JVW done?
705 JVW was recorded at 101,257 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 1,294 miles a year.
Has 705 JVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 705 JVW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on 705 JVW 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 705 JVW find?
705 JVW passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel driver side.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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