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BMW 535

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,979 cc

K18 LPJMOT history

K18 LPJ is a silver diesel BMW 535 first used on 28 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 246,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

K18 LPJ silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
246,321 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 LPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 LPJ was last recorded at 246,321 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 4,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,013 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,308 miles
Average per year
13,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 246,321 miles
  • 2024 – 242,013 miles
  • 2023 – 218,641 miles
  • 2022 – 200,500 miles
  • 2021 – 179,354 miles
  • 2019 – 143,436 miles
  • 2018 – 126,467 miles
  • 2017 – 126,295 miles
  • 2016 – 121,515 miles
  • 2014 – 114,811 miles
  • 2013 – 99,974 miles
  • 2012 – 72,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,321 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,321 miles (+4,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    246,321 miles
    Test number
    911953058704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion

  2. Pass242,013 miles (+23,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    242,013 miles
    Test number
    324381252167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass218,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    218,641 miles
    Test number
    116236165546
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail218,641 miles (+18,141)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,641 miles
    Test number
    268185986032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass200,500 miles (+21,146)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    200,500 miles
    Test number
    198228418647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass179,354 miles (+35,918)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    179,354 miles
    Test number
    876365156999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,436 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    143,436 miles
    Test number
    733011023037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,713 miles (+16,246)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,713 miles
    Test number
    300301378764
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge met pass limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass126,467 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,467 miles
    Test number
    795501426179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass126,295 miles (+4,780)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    126,295 miles
    Test number
    454432681874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,515 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    121,515 miles
    Test number
    120428718795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,514 miles (+6,703)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,514 miles
    Test number
    532018436444
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/20 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass114,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    114,811 miles
    Test number
    479391334438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,811 miles (+14,837)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,811 miles
    Test number
    896140734385
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass99,974 miles (+27,389)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    99,974 miles
    Test number
    497858593255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,585 miles
    Test number
    339672192275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 LPJ

Does K18 LPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 LPJ is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K18 LPJ?
The MOT on K18 LPJ is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 LPJ done?
K18 LPJ was recorded at 246,321 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 13,234 miles a year.
Has K18 LPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 LPJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 LPJ 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 K18 LPJ find?
K18 LPJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; underbody has general corrosion.

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