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BMW 535

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

J8 CMVMOT history

J8 CMV is a red diesel BMW 535 first used on 16 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 222,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

J8 CMV red BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2025
Mileage
222,689 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 CMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

J8 CMV was last recorded at 222,689 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 5,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,340 miles · 30 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,349 miles
Average per year
10,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 222,689 miles
  • 2024 – 217,340 miles
  • 2023 – 212,013 miles
  • 2022 – 205,246 miles
  • 2021 – 189,665 miles
  • 2020 – 172,341 miles
  • 2019 – 170,194 miles
  • 2018 – 156,671 miles
  • 2017 – 141,197 miles
  • 2016 – 129,182 miles
  • 2015 – 120,264 miles
  • 2012 – 94,105 miles
  • 2010 – 72,541 miles
  • 2009 – 51,653 miles
  • 2008 – 35,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail222,689 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail222,689 miles (+5,349)3 dangerous7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,689 miles
    Test number
    614337758620
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass217,340 miles (+5,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    217,340 miles
    Test number
    353925428562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass212,013 miles (+6,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    212,013 miles
    Test number
    740084377714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight handbrake travel

  4. Pass205,246 miles (+15,581)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    205,246 miles
    Test number
    805492256269
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass189,665 miles (+17,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    189,665 miles
    Test number
    426512435064
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass172,341 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    172,341 miles
    Test number
    829491617210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass170,194 miles (+13,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    170,194 miles
    Test number
    730914931403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged TYRE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass156,671 miles (+15,474)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    156,671 miles
    Test number
    200132686833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,197 miles (+12,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,197 miles
    Test number
    781532972521
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass129,182 miles (+8,918)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,182 miles
    Test number
    367142326871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    120,264 miles
    Test number
    226154835141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,264 miles (+26,159)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,264 miles
    Test number
    829594935114
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  13. Pass94,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,105 miles
    Test number
    546413612004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail94,105 miles (+21,564)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,105 miles
    Test number
    896643012069
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass72,541 miles (+20,888)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,541 miles
    Test number
    960582950262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,653 miles (+15,884)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,653 miles
    Test number
    202631639451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,769 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,769 miles
    Test number
    342148108159
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteREAR TYRES WEARING LOW 2.5MM

Questions about J8 CMV

Does J8 CMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 CMV expired on 29 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 CMV?
The MOT on J8 CMV expired on 29 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 CMV done?
J8 CMV was recorded at 222,689 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 10,983 miles a year.
Has J8 CMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 CMV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 CMV 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 J8 CMV find?
J8 CMV failed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 16 more.

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