BMW 535
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc
GFT 531MOT history
GFT 531 is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 17 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,519 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 127,519 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,370 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- GFT 531
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 535
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 17 Apr 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
GFT 531 was last recorded at 127,519 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 7,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,615 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,904 miles
- Average per year
- 6,370 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,519 miles
- 2025 – 119,615 miles
- 2024 – 115,759 miles
- 2023 – 111,365 miles
- 2022 – 107,901 miles
- 2021 – 102,915 miles
- 2020 – 93,349 miles
- 2019 – 87,492 miles
- 2018 – 80,483 miles
- 2017 – 70,677 miles
- 2016 – 65,154 miles
- 2015 – 60,113 miles
- 2014 – 52,332 miles
- 2013 – 45,148 miles
- 2012 – 38,892 miles
- 2011 – 33,607 miles
- 2010 – 25,588 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,519 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
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 brake discs inner plate/cover - loose but secure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Inner tie rods - slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,519 miles (+7,904)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 127,519 miles
- Test number
- 714695240644
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,615 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 119,615 miles
- Test number
- 813668497116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,614 miles (+3,855)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,614 miles
- Test number
- 554610461440
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass115,759 miles (+4,394)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 115,759 miles
- Test number
- 336253621580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,365 miles (+3,464)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 111,365 miles
- Test number
- 871982124752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,901 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 107,901 miles
- Test number
- 406627002416
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake discs inner plate/cover - loose but secure
- AdvisoryInner tie rods - slight play
Fail107,901 miles (+4,986)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,901 miles
- Test number
- 464294198276
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake discs inner plate/cover - loose but secure
- AdvisoryInner tie rods - slight play
Pass102,915 miles (+9,566)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 102,915 miles
- Test number
- 525730737139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,349 miles (+5,857)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 93,349 miles
- Test number
- 402200931810
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,492 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 87,492 miles
- Test number
- 277293839062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,482 miles (+6,999)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,482 miles
- Test number
- 455435605276
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake wear indicator not attached to brake pad
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,483 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 80,483 miles
- Test number
- 519929357688
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail80,480 miles (+9,803)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,480 miles
- Test number
- 536468087795
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level near minimum
Pass70,677 miles (+5,523)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 70,677 miles
- Test number
- 576162422407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,154 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 65,154 miles
- Test number
- 390443651867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,151 miles (+5,038)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,151 miles
- Test number
- 455171663622
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass60,113 miles (+7,781)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 60,113 miles
- Test number
- 248915505144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,332 miles (+7,184)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 52,332 miles
- Test number
- 859015704108
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOffside and nearside front tyres perished
Pass45,148 miles (+6,256)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 45,148 miles
- Test number
- 277786303115
- 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)
Pass38,892 miles (+5,285)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 38,892 miles
- Test number
- 665230612115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,607 miles (+8,019)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 33,607 miles
- Test number
- 986475101160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,588 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 25,588 miles
- Test number
- 392284200158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about GFT 531
- What vehicle is registration GFT 531 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show GFT 531 on a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 17 Apr 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 GFT 531 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GFT 531 is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on GFT 531?
- The MOT on GFT 531 is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has GFT 531 done?
- GFT 531 was recorded at 127,519 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 6,370 miles a year.
- Has GFT 531 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. GFT 531 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on GFT 531 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 GFT 531 find?
- GFT 531 passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease.
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