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BMW 535

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 2,979 cc

97 JEMOT history

97 JE is a blue petrol BMW 535 first used on 10 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 92,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

97 JE blue 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 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,167 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
97 JE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

97 JE was last recorded at 92,167 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,881 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
286 miles
Average per year
7,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,167 miles
  • 2025 – 91,881 miles
  • 2024 – 85,782 miles
  • 2023 – 73,828 miles
  • 2022 – 56,042 miles
  • 2021 – 49,405 miles
  • 2020 – 43,189 miles
  • 2019 – 32,838 miles
  • 2018 – 27,914 miles
  • 2017 – 24,155 miles
  • 2016 – 19,706 miles
  • 2015 – 12,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,167 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,167 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,167 miles
    Test number
    859872393046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,881 miles (+6,099)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,881 miles
    Test number
    235395019340
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass85,782 miles (+11,954)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    85,782 miles
    Test number
    691239192992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,828 miles (+17,786)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,828 miles
    Test number
    215255978701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,042 miles (+6,637)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,042 miles
    Test number
    784170398322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,405 miles (+6,216)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,405 miles
    Test number
    382300954567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    43,189 miles
    Test number
    865272630027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Fail43,189 miles (+10,351)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,189 miles
    Test number
    312629750137
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass32,838 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    32,838 miles
    Test number
    145503305934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,837 miles (+4,923)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,837 miles
    Test number
    176366938618
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass27,914 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    27,914 miles
    Test number
    621380572242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    24,155 miles
    Test number
    362159557281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,155 miles (+4,449)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,155 miles
    Test number
    525385157627
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 bulges (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass19,706 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    19,706 miles
    Test number
    706345410671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,670 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    12,670 miles
    Test number
    825110825004
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about 97 JE

What vehicle is registration 97 JE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 97 JE on a blue petrol BMW 535 first used on 10 Feb 2012. 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 97 JE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 97 JE is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 97 JE?
The MOT on 97 JE is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 97 JE done?
97 JE was recorded at 92,167 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 7,051 miles a year.
Has 97 JE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 97 JE has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 97 JE 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 97 JE find?
97 JE passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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