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BMW 535

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,498 cc

8899 TWMOT history

8899 TW is a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 1 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 86,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

8899 TW 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 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,826 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8899 TW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8899 TW was last recorded at 86,826 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 2,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,891 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,935 miles
Average per year
2,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,826 miles
  • 2025 – 83,891 miles
  • 2024 – 80,062 miles
  • 2023 – 79,145 miles
  • 2022 – 77,510 miles
  • 2021 – 73,716 miles
  • 2020 – 70,203 miles
  • 2019 – 66,530 miles
  • 2018 – 63,305 miles
  • 2017 – 59,926 miles
  • 2016 – 57,934 miles
  • 2015 – 56,123 miles
  • 2014 – 55,263 miles
  • 2013 – 54,433 miles
  • 2012 – 53,141 miles
  • 2011 – 51,371 miles
  • 2010 – 49,192 miles
  • 2009 – 47,323 miles
  • 2008 – 45,399 miles
  • 2007 – 43,013 miles
  • 2006 – 41,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,826 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,826 miles (+2,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,826 miles
    Test number
    738686092551
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass83,891 miles (+3,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,891 miles
    Test number
    492888619197
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass80,062 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,062 miles
    Test number
    494767865860
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail80,055 miles (+910)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,055 miles
    Test number
    371421310129
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Both sides (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass79,145 miles (+1,635)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,145 miles
    Test number
    532027968840
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,510 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,510 miles
    Test number
    350974210762
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail77,466 miles (+3,750)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,466 miles
    Test number
    452937874193
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 2.0mm

  8. Pass73,716 miles (+26)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,716 miles
    Test number
    883512540266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail73,690 miles (+3,487)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,690 miles
    Test number
    399689098001
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass70,203 miles (+20)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,203 miles
    Test number
    144677453333
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Fail70,183 miles (+3,653)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,183 miles
    Test number
    799846688722
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hole (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass66,530 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,530 miles
    Test number
    960665414380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail66,530 miles (+3,225)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,530 miles
    Test number
    653517079643
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass63,305 miles (+3,379)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,305 miles
    Test number
    925481075515
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both inner rear sills
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs are lipped and scored
    • AdvisoryN/S/F headlamp is condensated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread is cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread is cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass59,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,926 miles
    Test number
    969789486428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,926 miles (+1,992)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,926 miles
    Test number
    892841405441
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass57,934 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,934 miles
    Test number
    971859520000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,123 miles (+860)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,123 miles
    Test number
    758668305006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass55,263 miles (+830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,263 miles
    Test number
    167140314449
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass54,433 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,433 miles
    Test number
    117469803030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,141 miles
    Test number
    717744322058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,141 miles (+1,770)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,141 miles
    Test number
    938674022018
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass51,371 miles (+2,179)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,371 miles
    Test number
    548603011059
    • NoteSlight noise on o/s rear bearing

  24. Pass49,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,192 miles
    Test number
    123938600079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,192 miles (+1,869)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,192 miles
    Test number
    761726400052
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

  26. Pass47,323 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    881133219051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,399 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,399 miles
    Test number
    681134018011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,013 miles (+1,982)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,013 miles
    Test number
    412462127085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass41,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,031 miles
    Test number
    462170036027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail41,031 miles (+9)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,031 miles
    Test number
    142560236032
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Fail41,022 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,022 miles
    Test number
    114963026000
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about 8899 TW

What vehicle is registration 8899 TW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8899 TW on a silver petrol BMW 535 first used on 1 Feb 1998. 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 8899 TW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8899 TW is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8899 TW?
The MOT on 8899 TW is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8899 TW done?
8899 TW was recorded at 86,826 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 2,237 miles a year.
Has 8899 TW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8899 TW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on 8899 TW 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 8899 TW find?
8899 TW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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