BMW 635
Black · Petrol · 1989 · 3,430 cc
G511 UPXMOT history
G511 UPX is a black petrol BMW 635 first used on 10 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 165,648 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 165,648 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,555 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G511 UPX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 635
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,430 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 10 Aug 1989
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
G511 UPX was last recorded at 165,648 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 165,645 miles · 23 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 1,555 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,648 miles
- 2025 – 165,464 miles
- 2023 – 165,122 miles
- 2022 – 164,748 miles
- 2021 – 164,005 miles
- 2020 – 162,234 miles
- 2019 – 159,696 miles
- 2017 – 158,871 miles
- 2016 – 158,135 miles
- 2015 – 157,212 miles
- 2014 – 157,001 miles
- 2013 – 156,822 miles
- 2012 – 156,210 miles
- 2010 – 154,696 miles
- 2009 – 151,775 miles
- 2008 – 149,906 miles
- 2007 – 145,944 miles
- 2006 – 139,329 miles
- 2005 – 133,173 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,648 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2012
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2012
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 10 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,648 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 165,648 miles
- Test number
- 986295809189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,645 miles (+181)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,645 miles
- Test number
- 858711609573
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,464 miles (+342)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 165,464 miles
- Test number
- 524371845762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,122 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 165,122 miles
- Test number
- 936262644680
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly Out of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail165,121 miles (+373)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,121 miles
- Test number
- 276220582145
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also Out of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Dip Beam Aim Not Tested due to not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp Not Working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly Out of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,748 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 164,748 miles
- Test number
- 184670929893
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail164,747 miles (+742)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,747 miles
- Test number
- 424367959403
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,005 miles (+1,771)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 164,005 miles
- Test number
- 612960986908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,234 miles (+2,538)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2021
- Odometer
- 162,234 miles
- Test number
- 829984894278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,696 miles (+825)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 159,696 miles
- Test number
- 385820330844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,871 miles (+736)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 158,871 miles
- Test number
- 131460004412
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOil leak GEARBOX PIPE
Pass158,135 miles (+923)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 158,135 miles
- Test number
- 703762123263
- AdvisoryRear sections of exhaust corroded
Pass157,212 miles (+211)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 157,212 miles
- Test number
- 715671465183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,001 miles (+179)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 157,001 miles
- Test number
- 829088754166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,822 miles (+161)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 156,822 miles
- Test number
- 736523863199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,661 miles (+451)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 156,661 miles
- Test number
- 185322213050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass156,210 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 156,210 miles
- Test number
- 259829142275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel stains around tank inner wings holed
Fail156,210 miles (+1,514)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,210 miles
- Test number
- 859918032270
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel stains around tank inner wings holed
Pass154,696 miles (+2,921)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 154,696 miles
- Test number
- 520487540214
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass151,775 miles (+5)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 151,775 miles
- Test number
- 944883849245
- DangerousFuel tank shows sighns of leaking when full fuel level below half at time of test
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail151,770 miles (+1,864)1 dangerous10 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,770 miles
- Test number
- 562110049226
- DangerousFuel tank shows sighns of leaking when full fuel level below half at time of test
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass149,906 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 149,906 miles
- Test number
- 352182548268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail149,898 miles (+3,954)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,898 miles
- Test number
- 233246538217
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass145,944 miles (+6,615)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 145,944 miles
- Test number
- 750777767128
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteO/s/f wing slightly corroded by bumper
Pass139,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 139,329 miles
- Test number
- 871697956105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,329 miles (+6,156)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,329 miles
- Test number
- 130587856122
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass133,173 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 133,173 miles
- Test number
- 221281365486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,173 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,173 miles
- Test number
- 560211265192
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Questions about G511 UPX
- Does G511 UPX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G511 UPX is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on G511 UPX?
- The MOT on G511 UPX is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has G511 UPX done?
- G511 UPX was recorded at 165,648 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 1,555 miles a year.
- Has G511 UPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G511 UPX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on G511 UPX 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 G511 UPX find?
- G511 UPX passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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