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BMW 535

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

C8 RYKMOT history

C8 RYK is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 14 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

C8 RYK grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,995 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 RYK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 RYK was last recorded at 86,995 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,037 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,958 miles
Average per year
3,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,995 miles
  • 2024 – 85,037 miles
  • 2023 – 82,139 miles
  • 2022 – 79,213 miles
  • 2021 – 76,117 miles
  • 2020 – 73,605 miles
  • 2019 – 70,784 miles
  • 2018 – 66,822 miles
  • 2017 – 64,007 miles
  • 2016 – 61,165 miles
  • 2015 – 58,400 miles
  • 2014 – 58,005 miles
  • 2013 – 56,582 miles
  • 2012 – 53,502 miles
  • 2011 – 51,469 miles
  • 2009 – 47,095 miles
  • 2008 – 34,321 miles
  • 2007 – 30,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,995 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,995 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,995 miles
    Test number
    645074567765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,037 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,037 miles
    Test number
    974326873908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,139 miles (+2,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,139 miles
    Test number
    224330964197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass79,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,213 miles
    Test number
    303436232844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,213 miles (+3,096)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,213 miles
    Test number
    351466438723
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245.35.19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255.35.19 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass76,117 miles (+2,512)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,117 miles
    Test number
    196935847802
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass73,605 miles (+2,821)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,605 miles
    Test number
    906386235581
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass70,784 miles (+3,962)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,784 miles
    Test number
    511594922437
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass66,822 miles (+2,815)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,822 miles
    Test number
    673926529623
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass64,007 miles (+2,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,007 miles
    Test number
    446293665957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight split (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass61,165 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,165 miles
    Test number
    235351392180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,400 miles
    Test number
    227227154017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,400 miles (+395)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,400 miles
    Test number
    106857137901
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass58,005 miles (+1,423)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,005 miles
    Test number
    499438614396
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted nearside & offside obscuring testable areas on both outer sills.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass56,582 miles (+3,080)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,582 miles
    Test number
    135636013363
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass53,502 miles (+2,033)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,502 miles
    Test number
    318894042126
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass51,469 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,469 miles
    Test number
    956771401198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,095 miles (+12,774)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,095 miles
    Test number
    260024339360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,321 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,321 miles
    Test number
    830791738312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,198 miles (+3,559)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,198 miles
    Test number
    504266858103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,639 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,639 miles
    Test number
    941818217340
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnderside covered in large protective plastic shields preventing a complete inspection.

Questions about C8 RYK

Does C8 RYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 RYK is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 RYK?
The MOT on C8 RYK is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 RYK done?
C8 RYK was recorded at 86,995 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 3,134 miles a year.
Has C8 RYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 RYK has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 RYK 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 C8 RYK find?
C8 RYK passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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