BMW 635
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
8511 TJMOT history
8511 TJ is a grey diesel BMW 635 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 153,832 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 153,832 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,130 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 8511 TJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 635
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
8511 TJ was last recorded at 153,832 miles on 21 May 2026, 4,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 149,324 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,508 miles
- Average per year
- 9,130 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,832 miles
- 2025 – 149,324 miles
- 2024 – 143,051 miles
- 2023 – 138,499 miles
- 2022 – 127,806 miles
- 2021 – 114,304 miles
- 2019 – 113,922 miles
- 2018 – 113,159 miles
- 2017 – 100,657 miles
- 2016 – 84,943 miles
- 2015 – 70,411 miles
- 2014 – 53,764 miles
- 2013 – 38,214 miles
- 2012 – 28,756 miles
- 2011 – 16,244 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,832 miles
- AdvisoryAir bag switched off at time of test
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,832 miles (+4,508)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 153,832 miles
- Test number
- 511656699664
- AdvisoryAir bag switched off at time of test
Pass149,324 miles (+6,273)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 149,324 miles
- Test number
- 718478741867
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass143,051 miles (+11)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 143,051 miles
- Test number
- 422112459017
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail143,040 miles (+4,541)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,040 miles
- Test number
- 618580440857
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass138,499 miles (+10,693)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 138,499 miles
- Test number
- 171943139815
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Pass127,806 miles (+13,502)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 127,806 miles
- Test number
- 188610646875
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass114,304 miles (+382)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 114,304 miles
- Test number
- 428020442525
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,922 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 113,922 miles
- Test number
- 922544906429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,922 miles (+763)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,922 miles
- Test number
- 747603091021
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass113,159 miles (+12,502)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 113,159 miles
- Test number
- 673415893303
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass100,657 miles (+15,714)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 100,657 miles
- Test number
- 868914106892
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass84,943 miles (+14,532)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 84,943 miles
- Test number
- 452439416523
- AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass70,411 miles (+16,647)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 70,411 miles
- Test number
- 798706845125
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear discs slightly worn
Pass53,764 miles (+15,550)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 53,764 miles
- Test number
- 408713734113
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,214 miles (+9,458)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 38,214 miles
- Test number
- 756182713105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,756 miles (+12,512)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 28,756 miles
- Test number
- 277464512170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,244 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 16,244 miles
- Test number
- 948166111199
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about 8511 TJ
- What vehicle is registration 8511 TJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 8511 TJ on a grey diesel BMW 635 first used on 31 Mar 2008. 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 8511 TJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8511 TJ is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 8511 TJ?
- The MOT on 8511 TJ is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 8511 TJ done?
- 8511 TJ was recorded at 153,832 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 9,130 miles a year.
- Has 8511 TJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 8511 TJ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on 8511 TJ 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 8511 TJ find?
- 8511 TJ passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: air bag switched off at time of test.
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