BMW logo

BMW 535

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

952 BUCMOT history

952 BUC is a silver diesel BMW 535 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

952 BUC 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 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
157,135 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,736 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 952 BUC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
952 BUC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

952 BUC was last recorded at 157,135 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 3,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,135 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,000 miles
Average per year
7,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,135 miles
  • 2025 – 154,135 miles
  • 2024 – 149,965 miles
  • 2023 – 146,220 miles
  • 2022 – 142,878 miles
  • 2021 – 140,668 miles
  • 2020 – 137,366 miles
  • 2019 – 127,567 miles
  • 2018 – 116,497 miles
  • 2017 – 109,211 miles
  • 2016 – 94,993 miles
  • 2015 – 85,265 miles
  • 2014 – 72,176 miles
  • 2013 – 62,225 miles
  • 2012 – 49,114 miles
  • 2011 – 47,380 miles
  • 2010 – 34,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,135 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also outer sidewall is damaged (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint in rearmost upper arm ,on the offside rear (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper tie bar ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,135 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    157,135 miles
    Test number
    606301019886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also outer sidewall is damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint in rearmost upper arm ,on the offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,126 miles (+2,991)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,126 miles
    Test number
    354733237607
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also outer sidewall is damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint in rearmost upper arm ,on the offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,135 miles (+4,170)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,135 miles
    Test number
    801790458972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in lower diagonal control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush in rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in lower diagonal control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush in rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,965 miles (+3,745)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    149,965 miles
    Test number
    817170868893
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,220 miles (+3,342)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,220 miles
    Test number
    556985849494
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,878 miles (+2,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,878 miles
    Test number
    911512704619
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,668 miles (+3,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,668 miles
    Test number
    615441356353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass137,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,366 miles
    Test number
    846902863877
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper tie bar ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail137,366 miles (+9,799)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,366 miles
    Test number
    945254239517
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust rubber broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper tie bar ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,567 miles
    Test number
    976928323645
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail127,567 miles (+11,070)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,567 miles
    Test number
    709792986427
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass116,497 miles (+7,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,497 miles
    Test number
    707775761757
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass109,211 miles (+14,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,211 miles
    Test number
    151572028025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass94,993 miles (+9,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,993 miles
    Test number
    795625243395
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

  15. Pass85,265 miles (+13,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,265 miles
    Test number
    545000985004
    • 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)

  16. Pass72,176 miles (+9,951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,176 miles
    Test number
    247511784009
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail62,225 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,225 miles
    Test number
    146097573480
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass62,225 miles (+13,111)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,225 miles
    Test number
    528047173009
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass49,114 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,114 miles
    Test number
    439012602005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,380 miles (+12,957)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,380 miles
    Test number
    555175881151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,423 miles (+618)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,423 miles
    Test number
    574709700162
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDent bonnet

  22. Pass33,805 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,805 miles
    Test number
    554977490084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,797 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,797 miles
    Test number
    223491090051
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about 952 BUC

What vehicle is registration 952 BUC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 952 BUC on a silver diesel BMW 535 first used on 30 Mar 2007. 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 952 BUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 952 BUC is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 952 BUC?
The MOT on 952 BUC is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 952 BUC done?
952 BUC was recorded at 157,135 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 7,736 miles a year.
Has 952 BUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 952 BUC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 952 BUC 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 952 BUC find?
952 BUC passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also outer sidewall is damaged; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge also outer sidewall damaged; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all 952 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.