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BMW 535

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

C6 LLFMOT history

C6 LLF is a black diesel BMW 535 first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 220,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

C6 LLF black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
220,258 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 LLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 LLF was last recorded at 220,258 miles on 13 May 2026, 6,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,014 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,244 miles
Average per year
12,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,258 miles
  • 2025 – 214,014 miles
  • 2024 – 204,002 miles
  • 2023 – 195,111 miles
  • 2022 – 192,143 miles
  • 2021 – 181,086 miles
  • 2019 – 152,272 miles
  • 2018 – 136,535 miles
  • 2017 – 124,558 miles
  • 2016 – 111,792 miles
  • 2015 – 98,135 miles
  • 2014 – 85,199 miles
  • 2013 – 79,684 miles
  • 2012 – 67,621 miles
  • 2011 – 36,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,258 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms inner front bushes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre in poor cond bald on inner edge & has splits, not deep on inner side wall AD REPLACE TYRE SOON.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,258 miles (+6,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    220,258 miles
    Test number
    644674032534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass214,014 miles (+10,012)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    214,014 miles
    Test number
    708578358122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass204,002 miles (+8,891)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    204,002 miles
    Test number
    634134903827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass195,111 miles (+88)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    195,111 miles
    Test number
    449345823310
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail195,023 miles (+2,880)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,023 miles
    Test number
    349592449533
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS+OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass192,143 miles (+486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    192,143 miles
    Test number
    185065476668
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms inner front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre in poor cond bald on inner edge & has splits, not deep on inner side wall AD REPLACE TYRE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s brake discs tin backing gards missing
    • AdvisoryHigh leval stop light inopp.

  7. Fail191,657 miles (+10,571)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,657 miles
    Test number
    242611637763
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms inner front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre in poor cond bald on inner edge & has splits, not deep on inner side wall AD REPLACE TYRE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s brake discs tin backing gards missing
    • AdvisoryHigh leval stop light inopp.

  8. Pass181,086 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    181,086 miles
    Test number
    666475099107
    • AdvisoryUnder tray & engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

  9. Fail181,083 miles (+28,811)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,083 miles
    Test number
    734720006120
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass152,272 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,272 miles
    Test number
    169411450016
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront engine under tray oil stained
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Wing mirror glass tarnished
    • 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))

  11. Fail152,271 miles (+15,736)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,271 miles
    Test number
    555912179457
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront engine under tray oil stained
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Wing mirror glass tarnished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass136,535 miles (+11,977)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,535 miles
    Test number
    664133074963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass tarnished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass124,558 miles (+12,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,558 miles
    Test number
    377127051559
    • 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)

  14. Pass111,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,792 miles
    Test number
    938071845326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,791 miles (+13,656)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,791 miles
    Test number
    708368849128
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass98,135 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,135 miles
    Test number
    609902155168
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail98,135 miles (+12,936)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,135 miles
    Test number
    398129245119
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass85,199 miles (+5,515)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,199 miles
    Test number
    806227344132
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass79,684 miles (+12,063)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,684 miles
    Test number
    235187843308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,621 miles (+11,861)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,621 miles
    Test number
    895144652301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,760 miles (+19,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    888050732126
    • 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)

  22. Pass36,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,385 miles
    Test number
    467761651177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 LLF

Does C6 LLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 LLF is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 LLF?
The MOT on C6 LLF is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 LLF done?
C6 LLF was recorded at 220,258 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 12,298 miles a year.
Has C6 LLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 LLF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2023.
Has the mileage on C6 LLF 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 C6 LLF find?
C6 LLF passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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